Victoria Angel Day according to the Orthodox church calendar

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Victoria - translated from Latin means “victory”. A girl with that name is quite strong and courageous. But despite this, deep down Victoria is still a delicate and vulnerable nature. It is typical for her to be firm, decisive, and agile. If she is confident that she is right, then she cannot be stopped. The girl will prove and stand by her opinion to the last.

Victoria is a fighter for justice. Sometimes such a struggle goes against her desires. In such situations, due to doubts, she is forced to retreat from her views.

What does the name Victoria mean?

Gone are the days when all newborn children were named strictly according to the calendar. Modern parents often choose names that have nothing to do with Orthodoxy. Basically, this is a tribute to fashion or the own preferences of mothers and fathers.

In addition, many names have taken root in the secular tradition that do not correspond to their church variants. For example, Victoria in Latin means “victory”, but in Greek this word sounds like Nike. Therefore, the civil name Victoria corresponds to the church name Nika.

Interesting! Over time, the name Victoria began to be included in the calendar. This happened thanks to the fact that the martyr Victoria of Corduvia was glorified as a saint.

A little later, several more famous saints with this name appeared in the church firmament. Therefore, women named Vika and Victoria from birth celebrate their name days in different ways, depending on the date of their birth.

Suitable middle names

When deciding to give your daughter such a beautiful name, you need to make sure that it is harmoniously combined with the middle name. The following is a list of middle names with which the name Victoria is best combined:

• Alexandrovna.
• Borisovna.
• Victorovna.
• Georgievna.
• Dmitrievna.
• Ermolaevna.
• Igorevna.
• Iraklievna.
• Kirillovna.
• Markovna.
• Petrovna.
• Prokhorovna.
• Rodionovna.
• Romanovna.
• Sergeevna.
• Timofeevna.
• Yuryevna.

And the worst combination of the name and patronymics is Andreevna, Valerievna, Denisovna, Egorovna, Nikitichna. Victoria goes moderately well with all other middle names. It should be understood that it is important to select combinations for Vicky’s full name as consciously as possible.

Victoria's Angel Day according to the church calendar

During baptism, the clergyman selects an Orthodox, canonical name if the child is named at birth by a name that is not in the calendar. As a rule, the option is chosen that is closest either in meaning, as in the case of Victoria-Nika, or in sound. The Orthodox name must always be used when a person enters the sphere of church communication, sacraments, prayers:

At baptism, the child is named after one of the saints, who becomes his heavenly patron. Since then, the day of remembrance of the chosen saint is also considered the name day of the newly-minted Orthodox Christian. Victorias can celebrate their name day on one of these days:

As can be seen from the above list, there are several saints with this name. At baptism, the name of that Saint Victoria is chosen, whose feast day is closest to the date of birth of the child.

Career and material well-being

Victoria is suitable for diverse professions:

• creative: dancer, model, actress, artist, musician;
• scientific: chemist, mathematician, biologist;
• humanitarian: teacher, philologist, translator, linguist, archaeologist.

Passion, attentiveness, politeness and creativity open up many paths for her.

Victoria is successfully able to work in the social sphere. She treats any person with respect, and her peacefulness and sense of humor help her smooth out rough edges in communication.

An attractive and friendly girl with diverse hobbies often chooses a profession according to her heart. An obstacle to career growth can be indecision and laziness; this can happen if Victoria chose an occupation based on external circumstances, and not at will.

Can Vika open her own business and how will she manage staff?

If you have a clear interest, you can easily cope with starting your own business. The girl behaves strictly but fairly with her subordinates.

Victoria strives for financial well-being. But the girl cannot be called mercantile. She tries to earn money for her own needs and prefers to surround herself with people who share her views. Any action for her has a monetary motive, so Vika is careful about spending and is not inclined to squander what she earns.

Patron Saints

Almost no information has been preserved about the first three saints (see above). Nothing is known about their lives or exploits. One can only guess that they suffered for Christ during the cruel persecution of believers under the emperor Diocletian or Decius in the 3rd century AD. A little more information has reached us about the martyr Victoria of Kuluz.

Victoria of Corduvia

Saint Victoria and her brother were from Corduba. Now this place, located in Spain, is called Cordoba. According to the imperial decree, they were brought by force to one of the officials to testify their loyalty to the pagan gods. But the brother and sister adamantly defended their faith in Christ.

They were not afraid of the brutal torture carried out in the amphitheater in front of the entire city. The brother died from beheading, the sister was killed by an arrow from a bow. Since then, both have been revered as the heavenly patrons of the city in which their young lives were so painfully cut short. The glorification of the saints is not limited to Spain, the city of Cordoba. They are also revered in France, especially in its southern regions.

Life of Victoria of Culuz

The young woman lived around the second half of the 5th century, in North Africa. There was a kingdom of Vandals here; they were converted to Arianism by the Goths. Persecution of Christian believers began. Many Orthodox laymen and priests were tortured.

When Victoria was captured, her husband began to persuade the saint to renounce Christ for the sake of her children. But she withstood all the torment. When her pursuers thought she was dead, Victoria was miraculously healed from the terrible, painful wounds she had received.

Possible health problems

Victoria has no significant health problems. With proper attention, she rarely gets sick.

Most vulnerable:

• bones: arthritis, osteochondrosis;
• gastrointestinal tract;
• nervous system: nervous disorders.

The girl is susceptible to viral diseases. To maintain health, you need to spend more time in the fresh air, maintain a sufficient level of physical activity, play sports, and take a walk.

It is not recommended to let diseases progress; timely treatment will help avoid serious consequences.

Can a child be baptized only with an Orthodox name?

Reader question:

Peace be with you, father! Where can I find the full contents of names that can be used to baptize a child? It turned out that Victoria can be baptized Victoria, because there are several saints with that name, although I was always convinced that for the baptism of Victoria there is only a “baptized” name Nika. It turns out that people, and even Orthodox Christians, called their daughter one name and baptized her with another, despite the fact that it is translated the same way. I'm interested in the name Camilla of Ravenna. Her life and day of remembrance are given in the Orthodox Church, is this true? But many people dissuade us, saying that in Rus' there are already so many saints, glorified and revered by the Russian Orthodox Church, why do we need Western ones. and here a question arises, rather more rhetorical, after which unpleasant embarrassment sets in. How do Western saints differ from Russian and Greek saints, whose names are more common in Rus'? Did the Western saints please and suffer less for our Lord? Or is it that our Church cannot be completely confident in the authenticity of canonized saints?

Priest Viktor Nikishov answers:

For a long time in the Russian Orthodox Church there was a strong tradition according to which in the Sacrament of Baptism the names were given only to those people who were glorified as saints. The most complete list of saints' names is in the monthly book. The tradition of naming in honor of saints is connected with the fact that a person has a heavenly patron to whom he can turn for intercession. Every day, Orthodox Christians perform a service in memory of the saints whose day is on the calendar today. There are always several of these names; sometimes the number of saints remembered at the service reaches several dozen. Thus, you can see that there are a very large number of saints after whom a child can be named.

In 1054 the Church was divided into Western (Catholic) and Eastern (Orthodox). It is not customary to name after the saints of the Catholic Church who lived after 1054, since the Catholic Church has been in schism since that year, that is, in schism; accordingly, the saints recognized in Catholicism remain outside the framework of the Orthodox Church. The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church in 2022 decided to add to the Orthodox calendar some saints who lived before the split of the united Church into Eastern and Western. If we remember that there are 15 Orthodox Local Churches (generally recognized) and each has its own monthly calendar, then the number of saints after whom one can name a child turns out to be enormous.

Saint Camilla of Ravenna was born in Italy, in the city of Centumzella (modern Civitavecchia) in the 5th century. She is revered in the Russian Orthodox Church and her day is celebrated on March 3rd. We honor our saints because they are closer and dearer to us, like fellow countrymen. But no one forbids naming a child in honor of Saint Patrick, the saint of Ireland, or in honor of Luarsab II, the holy martyr king of Kakheti, who died in 1622, or even in honor of the Vukashin martyr of Klepac.

In addition, we all understand that the saints themselves did not always bear the names of saints, especially the first saints. For example, before the Apostle Peter there were no saints with the name Peter, before the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga there was no Saint Olga, because representatives of all nations bore national names before receiving baptism. With this in mind, the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church allowed the Sacrament of Baptism to be performed while preserving for the person being baptized his national name, which is not in the Russian month book.

As for the question about the heavenly patron and the guardian angel, they need to be distinguished, how will the answer to the question Name Day and Angel Day help - what is the difference?

And as for the saints, any Christian can pray for help to any saint, and not just the one whose name he bears.

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How to determine a child's name according to the calendar?

The name will depend not only on Vicki’s birthday, but also on the gender of the child. For example, if a girl was born at the end of December, the name of Saint Victoria of Culuz would suit her. According to the Orthodox calendar, this woman is a holy great martyr, she will become an angel for this girl.

St. Victoria's name day is celebrated four times a year. Sometimes girls are born on dates for which only male calendars are suitable. There is no need to worry about this.

Church law allows the use of the names of glorified saints within a week of their birth. During this period, the naming of the girl should take place. It happens that even in the seven-day period there are no suitable saints. In this case, it is worth looking at the calendar during the forty-day period. The sacrament of baptism also occurs up to 40 days from the birth of the baby.

History of the name day named after Victoria

Victoria in Latin means winner or victory.

REFERENCE! Victoria's name day was not previously celebrated according to the Orthodox calendar. Because this name was changed to the Greek Nike.

In ancient times, in the city of Corinth, Saint Nike suffered along with other martyrs.

They were thrown into the water because they believed in Christ. But the Lord heard their prayers, and the saints did not drown, but walked on the water, singing a spiritual hymn as if on dry land. We must give credit to the Greeks, they were cunning and smart.

Without being confused, they boarded the ships and overtook the saints.

Having hung a stone around the neck of each of them, the Greeks still managed to drown the saints. Roman mythology is a little different. Great Victoria was the goddess of victory. All Romans appreciated and revered her. A temple was erected in her honor, and an altar was erected in the Curia of the Senate, allowing the Romans to worship her. At the same time, coins with her image were issued in Rome.

Victoria Day in different countries

Let's look at England, where a whole era is associated with the name Victoria. During the reign of Queen Victoria, many significant events took place. Her reign is also called the golden or Victorian era. In Russia, the name Victoria appeared in the 18th century. By winning victories, Peter the Great glorified this name, and soon all won battles began to be called Victoria.

Description of the name in modern culture

Vicky as a child

Girls named Victoria are very attractive and self-confident. But for a long time they try not to stand out from the crowd. But this doesn’t last long, at one point Victoria begins to show her character and talk about her thoughts and feelings.

For women Victoria

The character is quite complex. She is stubborn and always achieves her goal despite obstacles. We can say that Vicky is a bit of a feminist by nature, as she ardently defends the rights of the weaker sex. Such a girl will be able to stand up for herself and her friends perfectly. Victoria's strong-willed character allows her to reach certain heights in life.

Choosing a life partner

The process also takes some time. A loving and attentive man will be rewarded by Victoria, she will appreciate and respect him. With the advent of her husband, Vika will finally feel confident in herself and will stop proving to everyone that she is a strong person.

IMPORTANT! Family is very important to Vika. As a mother and wife, she gives herself completely. But she also needs care, love and affection. Therefore, come up with a birthday greeting with the whole family to please and surprise Victoria.

How to celebrate the holiday?

Victoria's name day can be celebrated at home with close and dear people, or you can gather a noisy company. Professionally, it is not easy for girls with this name.

They constantly prove to their bosses and co-workers that they are good workers, even if this is not entirely true. As a result, insurmountable disputes arise.

In general, the desire to move up the career ladder will depend only on Vika herself.

Name magic numbers

Victoria's parents need to know what date the name day is celebrated and under the auspices of which saint. This is necessary in order to thank the guardian angel for their child. Here are the dates for celebrating the name day of the Orthodox named Victoria:

• December 21 - Victoria Kuluzskaya;
• November 6 – Victoria of Nicomedia;
• June 14 - Victoria Solunskaya;
• June 7 – Victoria of Ephesus.

These dates need to be known and celebrated.

What to give Victoria for her name day and angel's day?

You can choose a symbolic gift for Vika on Angel's Day.

She celebrates name days four times a year. Here are some things that any girl would want:

This is just a small list of gifts that you can give on Victoria’s name day according to the church calendar.

• ATTENTION! When buying a gift, don't forget about the card. Sometimes warm and affectionate words mean more than a present.

When going to Victoria's birthday, you can tell her the story of the origin of her name and give her a talisman-pendant on a bracelet or chain. He will protect her and protect her.

Meaning and origin of the name Victoria

Everyone knows that "Victoria" means "Victory". But not everyone understands where it came from. In Roman mythology, the goddess of victory Victoria has long been known. The origin of the name is associated with her. The cult of the deity arose long before the appearance of the goddess Nike, also a symbol of victory, in Greek mythology. Subsequently, the Roman goddess began to be identified with her “relative” from Greece. And therefore the name Victoria stood on a par with the name Nick. The Greek goddess was depicted as a winged woman holding a wreath of laurel branches, which she awarded to the winners.

In Indo-European culture, the root of the word “vic” also has a similar meaning and is translated as “pressure of force.”

Russia learned this name relatively recently, in the 18th century, during the reign of Peter I.

St. Martyr Victoria of Nicomedia

Almost nothing is known about this saint, like many others. His martyrdom is believed to date back to the worst persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, which occurred during the reigns of Emperors Decius and Diocletian.

The icon “Victoria of Nicomedia” is revered by both the Catholic and Orthodox churches.

Is the name Victoria in the calendar? What name are babies baptized under?

Believing parents sometimes avoid calling their daughter this name. The reason is that Saint Victoria is not present in the calendar. The origin of the name, although quite ancient, is that the priest will baptize the baby Nika. In this regard, disputes and confusion often arose.

But since 2011, the situation has finally changed radically. The Moscow Patriarchate has made changes to the official Orthodox calendar, and the calendar now contains the name of the holy martyr Victoria of Korduba. So now (to the joy of believing parents) those who want to name their daughter this wonderful name will not have any problems with baptism.

The celebration, in accordance with the calendar, falls on November 30 according to the new style. This means that name days should be celebrated on this day.

If your child was baptized before 2011 under the name Nika, this does not mean that the holy martyr Victoria of Korduba will become his new patroness. She will still be considered the holy martyr Nike, and her name day is celebrated on April 29 or March 23.

How to pray to an image

The date of commemoration of the holy martyr Victoria is November 30, but you can pray to her at any time of the year and day.

To do this, you can purchase an icon for your home iconostasis or visit churches where pieces of relics are located:

• Church of San Pedro in the city of Cordoba, Spain - the relics of martyred saints were originally kept there;
• The Benedictine monastery of San Salvador de Breda in the city of Toulouse, France, has owned a portion of the relics of Victoria of Corduba since 810.

If it is not possible to make a pilgrimage to one of these churches, you can visit the nearest Church of All Saints, for example, in Moscow - this is the Church of All Saints on the Falcon.

The icon of Victoria of Corduba is painted rarely and most often to order, so it will be difficult to purchase.

Those who are given this name at baptism should definitely pray to Victoria of Corduba, since they are connected with the martyr by the sacrament of the name, and she is the patroness of her namesake.

In addition, it is useful to study the life of this martyr, since it edifies and strengthens the spirit of a person in the fight against earthly temptations, like other lives of saints.

What should Victoria of Corduba pray for? She is usually asked about:

• Intercession from enemies and adversaries;
• Protection from thunderstorms and its consequences;
• Protection from natural disasters;
• Prosperous and happy marriage;
• Healing and health promotion;
• Saving the souls of loved ones and relatives;
• Strengthening in faith.

Important! You should definitely remember Saint Victoria on the day of her memory and mention her when reading the prayer rule.

Prayer of St. Martyr Victoria

Pray to God for me, holy servant of God Victoria, as I diligently resort to you, an ambulance and prayer book for my soul.

Prayer of St. Martyr Victor of Damascus

O holy servant of God, glorious martyr Victor! Having fought a good fight on earth, you have received in heaven the crown of righteousness, which the Lord has prepared for all who love Him. In the same way, looking at your holy image, we rejoice at the glorious end of your life and honor your holy memory. You, standing before the throne of God, accept our prayers and bring them to the All-Merciful God, to forgive us every sin and help us against the wiles of the devil, so that, having been delivered from sorrows, illnesses, troubles, misfortunes, and all evil, we will live piously and righteously in now and through your intercession, even though we are unworthy, we will be worthy to see good on the land of the living, glorifying the one in His saints, glorifying God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Victoria in childhood

As we wrote earlier, a name has a huge impact on its owner. A special science that studies the meaning of the name Victoria for girls and others is called onomastics. It is analyzed from many sides: from the point of view of astrology, numerology, phonetics, letter composition.

So what does onomastics tell us? What should you expect from a person with the victorious name Victoria?

She is like a flower, it does not open immediately, but only over the years, growing from an indecisive, quiet girl into a passionate, business woman.

Very often, as a child, Victoria does not like noisy games and the dominant role in them. She cannot be called the ringleader and the soul of the children’s company; she is rather a “mother’s daughter.” Vika has a very hard time with the separation from her parents. She is taciturn and even reserved. It is in raising Victoria that you need to use exclusively the “carrot”, hiding the “stick” far away. This child is much more motivated by affection than by punishment, which can only make her embittered and withdrawn even more.

It is very good if parents understand this. If not, long live the complexes, which will not be easy to get rid of in adult life, taking into account the character of the little person.

Options for contacting Vika

Full name - Victoria, popular abbreviation - Vika.

Victoria in Russian has several abbreviated and diminutive variants.

Readers, what do you call the bearers of the name?

Victoria in her youth

At school and adolescence, Victoria literally comes to life. She is trying to overcome her natural shyness. And a variety of methods are used. At school and institute (college), Victoria actively participates in acting productions, amateur performances and KVN. Everything ordinary and uninteresting is not for her. Like a magnet, she is attracted to informal communities, be it punk culture or gothic.

The fate of the name Victoria and its owner are very closely interconnected, and it is not for nothing that it is interpreted as a victory. This is an eternal struggle. This is a victory over complexes and uncertainty. Wanting to assert herself, Vika often goes to extremes and shocks those around her with her extraordinary appearance.

In childhood

The meaning of a girl's name plays a big role already in childhood. Victoria is growing strong-willed and stubborn. It is difficult to force a child to do something; parents have to attract the baby’s attention.

If you need to achieve something from little Vika, then the best tactic is to make the girl think that she herself wanted to do it.

An important stage of education is instilling perseverance and attentiveness. Victoria needs to develop concentration and the ability to focus.

The girl quickly finds a common language, is not afraid of new people, and easily makes contact. She is sociable and loves to be in company. She has developed emotional intelligence and quickly grasps the mood of those around her.

Despite some restlessness, he has an enthusiastic nature. If something has captured her attention, it will be difficult to switch it.

She is neat, takes care of her appearance, has an innate sense of harmony and style, manifested in her appearance. Tries to express her inner world through clothes and accessories.

Parents, is your girl as described?

Victoria in the family

The meaning and origin of the name Victoria is inextricably linked with victory. Victory often means maximalism. Therefore, for Victoria it manifests itself in literally everything.

Husband? It must be perfect. Vika sometimes puts forward too high demands on her chosen one, and therefore finding a life partner is not an easy task for her. She does not tolerate betrayal and betrayal. He wants to see his wife as a prince on a white horse. But if she decides to take such a serious step as starting a family, then her loyalty and caring will know no bounds. He is often a leader in the family and likes to command.

Mother Vika will love her children without looking back. Maximalism will not give her peace here either. She will try to be the best in everything: in their development, leisure, protection. She will want to buy only the best for her kids. With this approach, she is quite capable of spoiling children.

Victoria is an excellent cook, and those around her get the impression that there is no task that she cannot do. If she wants, she can be talented in everything. She tries to do all her deeds not just well, but perfectly. But in return, Vika expects that her work will be appreciated. The husband should always remember this. An affectionate word, a simple “thank you” from the heart can inspire her and give her strength for new victories.

How is the life of an adult woman?

Maturity brings Victoria more calm and down-to-earth. For her, money comes to the fore (in a good way); she prefers to calculate her steps in advance.

A woman retains the sociability, activity and ambition inherent in her adolescence. But they become less pronounced. In adulthood, Victoria is more selective in her surroundings and does not tolerate dreamers and romantics.

Victoria has:

• femininity;
• zeal;
• hard work;
• earthiness;
• desire for wealth;
• determination;
• energy.

Her taste in clothes helps her stand out, and she loves to accept compliments. But for a woman they are more of a pleasant bonus than an end in themselves. A sense of humor, responsibility and exemplary behavior help her find true friends and maintain friendships for many years.

Victoria's professional qualities

The meaning and origin of the name Victoria leave their mark on the professional sphere in a very complex and difficult way.

Victoria has ambition and a desire to be a leader in the team. But her inner uncertainty is the cornerstone in achieving these goals.

Vika's mentality is more masculine than feminine. She loves to analyze and always weighs the pros and cons before making a responsible decision. The owner of such a strong name prefers serious activities. This could be science or even the Ministry of Internal Affairs. If she is faced with a choice, she will always give preference to the work where the final result will depend only on her.

As you can see, the character of the name Victoria, and therefore its owner, is quite complex and contradictory. Vika can even be insolent to her superiors. But, as a rule, she is forgiven and gets away with it for her intelligence, professionalism and determination.

Abilities and hobbies

In childhood and adolescence, the girl is not always diligent, but the name Victoria gives the bearer an enthusiastic character and perseverance in achieving goals. With the right motivation, Vika is able to fully reveal her talents. Over the years she becomes more focused.

In adulthood, Victoria is able to concentrate on monotonous things, is attentive and diligent. Willpower and a responsible approach help her perform her assigned work efficiently.

Has a pronounced creative potential, especially in areas where the public is involved:

• dancing;
• acting skills;
• playing musical instruments;
• drawing.

Shows a clear interest in fashion, makeup and style. Demonstrates a penchant for exact sciences and reading. Thanks to attentiveness and perseverance, in adulthood he can show an unexpected interest in chemistry, mathematics and archeology.

Vicky, what are you interested in? Tell other readers.

Letter-by-letter characteristics

Victoria's full name has a letter-by-letter decoding, where each letter corresponds to its own character trait, which is most clearly manifested in the girl.

Horoscope for Wiki

Victoria, born under different zodiac signs, has different strengths and weaknesses.

Love and temperament in bed

Victoria is seductive and has a way of attracting anyone's attention. An innate sense of style and grace help her to be selective in romantic relationships. She prefers to play the role of a gentle and fragile girl who needs the help of a strong man. But behind the ostentatious weakness lies real strength.

Sexually, Victoria is temperamental, but does not like to flaunt her own seductiveness.

After meeting true love, one becomes calmer, more attentive and sensitive to one’s partner. But with household chores, she does not lose her own individuality. For Victoria, love becomes an ideal complement, and not the main part of her own life.

Marriage and motherhood

The name Victoria gives the girl an indecisive character. A girl is capable of doubting the decision to enter into an official union for a long time. Even strong and long-lasting feelings will be questioned.

After marriage, she will continue to strive for the ideal version of herself. An attentive and sensitive partner who will respect her desire for self-realization and self-expression is important for a girl. Career, friends and leisure will never be less important to Victoria than marriage.

Motherhood will be a long-awaited event for the girl Victoria. She will be a sensitive and gentle mother, capable of raising a well-rounded child. The girl will be able to masterfully combine household chores, raising children and her own hobbies.

Who is married to Vika? Tell us what kind of wife she is and how she behaves as a mother?

Friendship and communication with Vika

The name Victoria gives the owner a sociable and pleasant character.

Young woman:

• friendly;
• easily senses the mood of the interlocutor;
• has a good sense of humor;
• fair and honest;
• treats others with respect.

The girl knows how to build a conversation with almost any person, but it is difficult for her to communicate with narrow-minded, rude and defiant people. Victoria means “winner,” but above all she appreciates warmth, gentleness and peacefulness in her interlocutor.

Does she have many or few friends?

Usually Victoria's circle of close friends is small, but their relationship can withstand more than one test.