Since ancient times, a newborn baby has been chosen a name according to a long-standing Orthodox tradition - according to the holy calendar. There was a time, namely the era of Soviet power, when this tradition had to be practically abandoned. Today, however, there is a revival of naming in this way.
What are holy calendars
Now, when choosing a name, modern parents increasingly began to pay attention to the Orthodox calendar. There you can find out, for example, when Victoria's name day is, and if you look at the holy calendar, you can choose a name for the baby in honor of the saint. It is he who will become the guardian angel of the child for his entire future 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, a girl was born. In this case, it would be best to name her in honor of Victoria of Kuluzskaya. This is the holy great martyr, who will protect the girl throughout her life. It is worth knowing that St. Victoria celebrates her name day four times a year.
It happens that a little princess was born, and according to her date only male names are suitable or they just don't like them. ATin this case, do not be upset, church laws allow you to view the names of saints who are glorified on the eighth day from the birth of the baby. It is then that the rite of naming should be performed. If in this case nothing is suitable, then there is the opportunity to view all the saints in the forty-day period from birth. At the same time, the sacrament of baptism should usually be performed.
Origin of name
If you translate the name Victoria from Latin, then the designation will be more than militant, namely "victorious". It is worth saying that Orthodox name days were not celebrated by the name of Victoria. The thing is that it was replaced by the Greek counterpart - Nika.
Back in the distant year 258, the Holy Great Martyr Nike suffered with other martyrs in the city of Corinth. They were persecuted because they believed in Christ, as a result, all the martyrs were thrown into the water. However, the Lord helped them, and the martyrs, instead of drowning, walked calmly on the water, as if on dry land. As they did so, they sang spiritual hymns. The Greeks still did not lose their heads and caught up with them on the ship. Then they hung stones around the necks of the martyrs and thus drowned them.
If you rely on Roman mythology, then there you can see the goddess of victory - Victoria, which corresponds to the Greek Nike. The Romans, of course, revered and appreciated this goddess. Temples were even erected in her honor, an altar was built in the curia of the Senate, which expressed the worship of the Romans to Victoria. Even coins in Rome were issued with her image.
Relationship of other countries to this name
As for England, Queen Victoria ruled there, whose name is associated with an entire era, which is unofficially called the Golden Age or the Victorian era. Victoria's name day soon began to be celebrated in the Orthodox calendar. This name came to Russia quite recently, namely in the 18th century. Thanks to Peter the Great and his victories, this name gained weight in our country. Even victories were called victories.
Modern name description
The behavior of the child, named after St. Victoria, is characterized by incredible mood swings, he can withdraw into himself or talk a lot, be active or sit. There is also a dependence on when Victoria's name day is celebrated, namely in which month. The girl behaves this way mainly out of self-doubt.
Usually a very attractive girl named Victoria. The name, name day, which is celebrated four times a year, has a strong effect on the child and his future life. For quite a long period of her life, she does not want to declare herself as a person. But at one fine moment, the girl abruptly begins to show herself, as if making up for lost time.
The character of a woman bearing this name is rather complicated. She is very persistent and achieves her goals despite obstacles. To some extent, she is a feminist, as she is able to defend the honor of the weaker sex. A girl can stand up not only for others, but also for herself. Her nature is verystrong-willed - this allows Victoria to achieve success in life.
Personally, the girl is quite picky, she chooses a companion seriously and for a long time. If the husband is attentive and sensitive, then she will appreciate and love this person all her life. In addition, the girl will finally gain the self-confidence she was looking for, and stop wasting time and effort looking for something, and give herself completely to her husband and children.
Victoria's birthday is best celebrated, then the guardian angel will definitely help the girl, for example, in the professional field. It will be more difficult for her here than in her personal life. Because the girl will try to prove to everyone that she is a specialist with a capital letter, even if she is not. Accordingly, this fact cannot be approved by the authorities, from where disputes will arise. It is worth knowing that a girl with that name is quite capable of achieving career growth, the only question is whether she herself will have the desire to achieve something.
A little about numbers
Parents should know what date Victoria's name day is celebrated and which saint belongs to a particular date. Then it will be easier to thank the patroness for her help.
So, if a girl was born on December 21st, then she is under the protection of Victoria Kuluzskaya. By November 6, Victoria of Nicomedia should be attributed, and by June 14 - Thessalonica. But June 7 will be the day of St. Victoria of Ephesus. By the way, they are all martyrs.
