What is a patron saint?
A person who has received salvation and resides in heaven and is in close communication with the Holy Trinity and all the other saints. Patron Saint can communicate with those yet alive and receives their personal prayers with much interest. Patron Saints intercede on behalf of those who pray to them for personal requests and needs. Therefore this relationship can continue for lifetime.
How does an icon help in your relationship with patron saint?
icon shows many aspects of the helping saint, in both a historical sense as well as a philosophical sense. The icon shows the patron saint always in an attitude of readiness. The icon is never simply as an illustration but depicts a preparedness to act and aid.
The icon always shows the deity or sanctified person as a historical entity and a philosophical concept.
The icon never attempts to entertain but shows an eternal presence which is always benign, profound and purposefully showing little emotion. But instead of emotion is acute
How is a patron saint chosen?
Patron saints can be chosen in a variety of ways. For example, some are chosen very early and represent an entire family, such as the Serbian SLAVA which is passed from generation to generation. Patron Saints can also be individually picked for a variety of reasons. Some choose a Saint’s name because of the day of the baby’s birth or date of baptism. Some patron saints are picked because of profounder spiritual events such as the Annunciation, Resurrection or even name after Holy angels for example: Angelica.
In the western world, it is customary to celebrate one’s birthday only. However, celebrating one’s name’s day is a more ancient and venerable tradition.
Honouring a Patron Saint is a celebration involving the entire Church: both the clergy and as well as lay persons.
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