[6ZCo3xuK]

I see that today is your nameday!

May you have many blessed years in health and happiness!

In Christ,
Alice

[CDCL7WKJ]

Yes Father- a most blessed Name Day to you!

In Christ- Fr Raphael

[feannigvogten]

A blessed Nameday and Nameyear dear Father!

[Sopzoozyren]

May your Patron Saint's intercessions be with you always - Kalo Paradiso!

[hwood]

Many thanks to all for the name day wishes.

Much as I regret it, I should remind everyone that these messages are the kind of thing that can be sent via PM or as "visitor messages" on the profile page. I hope that no one takes this amiss, but I really should be consistent in my moderaton activities

Fr David Moser

[ValdisSeroff]

It's ok, Father. You can take a day off and let one of the other mods spank our hands on this one. But wait, Fr. Raphael has already joined us. Must be a sign all is well.

[Switiespils]

It's ok, Father. You can take a day off and let one of the other mods spank our hands on this one. But wait, Fr. Raphael has already joined us. Must be a sign all is well.

Paul - you are a crack up! My sentiments exactly - wasnt someone saying on another thread that even the ascetics are allowed to laugh from time to time (pressure cooker analogy!!) - ROFL.

I wish we had a emoticon for this sort of occassion!

[bDvYaQfM]

It's ok, Father. You can take a day off and let one of the other mods spank our hands on this one. But wait, Fr. Raphael has already joined us. Must be a sign all is well.

You'll note that I didn't "lock" the thread or delete it or anything - that I'll leave up to my colleagues should they find it necessary.

Fr David Moser

[moohassinny]

You'll note that I didn't "lock" the thread or delete it or anything - that I'll leave up to my colleagues should they find it necessary.

Fr David Moser

MAAAAANNN!!! You must be one tough father confessor too. :0

[appleiphoneees]

MAAAAANNN!!! You must be one tough father confessor too. :0

In confession, I believe firmly in the ascetic prescription that one should be strict with oneself and merciful towards others - though I rarely get that "strict with myself" part down very well.

Fr David Moser

[DiBellaBam]

In confession, I believe firmly in the ascetic prescription that one should be strict with oneself and merciful towards others - though I rarely get that "strict with myself" part down very well.

Fr David Moser

Hahaha .. you have to admit Paul's comment was extremally amusing! I think he is a part-time comedian sometimes

[tipoketpu]

I can see how this wouldn't work so well if we all started new threads to wish each other a Happy Nameday; but, in the case of the moderators who work so hard here, maybe we can allow some room for this.

So, thank you for your efforts here, and a belated Happy Nameday to you Father!



PS Possibly as there is an Introduction to New Members thread that covers all, there could be a Happy Nameday thread for existing members that could serve this purpose for those so inclined?

[Htb48JBf]

Indeed, I feel quite happy with the exception to our normal private-stuff-by-private-messages pattern, to give public well wishes to one of our devoted moderators. Many congratulations, and with all of our thanks for your work, Father.

[KukkoDrukko]

I also like to offer publicly my heartfelt congratulations to Fr David - many years!

[education]

... and the good thing is Monachos can recycle this thread on an Annual basis!

[VarenHokalos]

I think he is a part-time comedian sometimes

Part time comedian. Full time sinner!

[hoarrimilsora]

Happy Nameday Father David. Chronia Polla - Many Happy Returns of the Day.

Could you tell us how you celebrate your nameday each year?

Effie

[rasiasertew]

Could you tell us how you celebrate your nameday each year?

Since my nameday is always on a Sunday, that makes things a bit easier in a way. Since one should always strive to attend the Divine Services and receive the Mysteries on or near the nameday, having mine on a Sunday makes that easier. So, I start the day with the Divine Liturgy and then we always bring something particularly festive to share at the parish meal afterward. I am always therefore surrounded by friends whose company I enjoy. The only "embarrasing" part is that being the only clergyman in the parish I have to intone the "many years'' myself, but everyone else always sings with gusto. Even so, we try to have a party at the house close to my nameday (we combine Christmas and my nameday parties together - this year it will be on Thursday).

After the Sunday liturgy and meal, I try to get a chance to rest up and then my family - which now is just me and my wife - head out for another meal out somewhere (this year it was pretty simple - just a burger and fries and a beer. Some folks from the parish will send gifts or cards and my children called and/or posted on facebook with nameday wishes.

Fr David Moser

[Slchtjgb]

St David.jpg

St David's cathedral, Wales.jpg

[Ztcgtqvb]

photos attached of St David of Wales

Thank you Andreas for the photos. I first found out about St David of Wales years ago when a visiting monk gave me a iconographic drawing of him. That then sparked an interest in knowing more about him. I have always been interested in and feel close to the "other" Davids (such as St David of Wales) as we (presumably) share the same patron - the Holy Prophet and King David.

Fr David Moser