Ever since ancient times, picked up the baby born under the name of an old Orthodox tradition - on the calendar.There was a time, namely the era of Soviet power, when he had to practically abandon the tradition.However, today there is a revival of the selection of names in this way.
What calendar
Now when you select the name of today's parents are increasingly began to pay attention to the Orthodox calendar.There you can learn, for example, when Victoria's name day, and if you look at the calendar, you can choose the name of the baby in honor of the saint.That he would be the guardian angel of the child to his whole long life.
How to use the calendar
First of all, you need to look at the date of birth of the child.For example, on December 21 was born a girl.In this case, it is best to call in honor of Victoria Kuluzskoy.This is the holy great martyr, which will protect the girl for life.It is worth knowing that the holy name day celebrating Victoria four times a year.
happens that the little princess was born, and on the date of its approach only men's names or just do not like them.In this case, do not worry, ecclesiastical laws allow you to view the names of the saints that are celebrated on the eighth day from the birth of the baby.It was then that must be performed rite of naming names.If in this case does not fit, it is possible to view all the saints in the forty-day period from birth.At the same time it should normally be held the sacrament of baptism.
origin of the name
If translated from Latin name Victoria, the symbol will be more than warlike, namely the "winner."It is said that by the name of Victoria Orthodox name day is not celebrated.The thing is that it has been replaced by the Greek analogue - Nick.
More back in 258, the holy great martyr Nick with other martyrs suffered in the city of Corinth.They were persecuted for what they believed in Christ, in the end, all the martyrs were thrown into the water.However, the Lord helped them, and the martyrs, instead of drowning, the water went quietly, as if by land.And they sang spiritual hymns.The Greeks still not confused and caught up with them on the ship.Then they hung on the neck of the martyrs stones and thus drown them.
If you rely on Roman mythology, and there you can see the goddess of victory - Victoria, which corresponds to the Greek Nike.The Romans, of course, honored and appreciated this goddess.In her honor, even erected temples, was built an altar in the curia of the Senate, which expresses the worship of the Roman Victoria.Even coins were issued in Rome, with its image.
for other countries to that name
regards England, there rule of Queen Victoria, whose name is associated with the entire epoch, which is the unofficial name - the Golden Age or the Victorian era.Name Day Victoria soon began to be celebrated in the Orthodox calendar.In Russia, this name has come only recently, namely in the XVIII century.Thanks to Peter and his victories this name has become in our country weight.Even the victories were named Victor.
modern description name
behavior of the child, named in honor of St. Victoria differs incredible mood swings, he may withdraw into themselves or speak much, aktivnichat or sit.There are more dependent on when Victoria celebrated name day, namely, in what month.Girl behaves so largely on the uncertainty of the self.
Normally she is very attractive, which is named after Victoria.Name, name day, which is celebrated four times a year, quite a strong effect on the child and on his future life.Quite a long period of her life, she does not want to declare themselves as a person.But at one point she abruptly begins to manifest itself, as if making up for lost time.
character of women being named, is quite difficult.It is very resistant and achieves its goals despite the obstacles.To some extent it is a feminist, as capable to defend the honor of the weaker sex.Girl standing can not only for others but also for himself.Her nature is very strong-willed - it allows Victoria to achieve success in life.
Personally, she is quite fussy, companion chooses to stay.If the husband is alert and responsive, it will be all my life to appreciate and love this man.In addition, the girl finally gain the self-confidence, which was looking for, and stop wasting time and energy in search of something, and give herself to her husband and children.
Name Day to celebrate the best of Victoria, then a guardian angel will definitely help the girl, for example, in the professional field.There she will have more complex than in their personal lives.Because the girl is trying to prove to everyone that she is a person with a capital letter, even if is not.Accordingly, this fact can not be approved by the authorities, where disputes arise.It is worth knowing that the girl with the same name is fully capable to achieve a career, the only question is whether her own desire to achieve something.
little about numbers
Parents should know, name Victoria celebrated how many and what is holy to a specific date.Then it will be easier thanks to the patron for help.
So, if a girl is born on December 21 it under the protection of the Victoria Kuluzskoy.By November 6 should be classified as Victoria Nicomedia, and by 14 June - Thessalonica.But the day will be June 7 Sainte Victoire Ephesus.By the way, they are all martyrs.
