The meaning of the name Svetlana and cards with her name day November 16, 2022

There are different versions of where the name Svetlana came from. According to one version, it is believed that A.Kh. Vostokova came up with the name and used it in the romance “Svetlana and Mstislav”. Some sources claim that the name has Slavic roots, the addition of the parts “svet” - light, “lan” - earth. And some believe that Svetlana is a derivative of the name Photinia from Greece.

The name Svetlana endows its owner with kindness, responsiveness, care, and selflessness. At the same time, she adds negative qualities to her character: narcissism, a negative attitude towards criticism, excessive demands, vindictiveness and the ability to be mean and flattering.

Svetlana's name day dates in 2022 according to the Orthodox calendar

Who is honored on November 16, 2022 on Svetlana’s name day

On Svetlana's name day, November 16, 2022, the martyr Fotina is honored. She was a Samaritan, led a chaotic life, but later became superstitious and began to preach Christianity. The Son of God spoke to her at the student Jacob's place.

Photina raised her sons Josiah and Victor, who took the name Photin. Photina traveled with Josius to Carthage to interpret the Gospel. Victor served in Italy, fought with the barbarians. He was appointed to the post of military commander in Attalia.

During the years of persecution, Photina, her sons and sisters suffered for their faith in Jesus Christ. All of them were subjected to severe torture, especially Photina. She felt no pain, filled with grace, and her body remained unharmed. Then they skinned her and threw her into a well.

Congratulations to Svetlana on her name day

Sveta, congratulations on your day! Let there be no Evil people, obstacles, obstacles and pain on your path. Be strong, have an iron will! May fate reward you generously, so that with a fair and cool wind you walk a path worthy of life, and do not regret anything!

The gentle name Svetlana, Let's be honest, without deception, suits you completely, brings your essence to light. You are trusting, vulnerable, you always trust people. Outwardly you are irresistible and your soul is bright. We wish you happiness and may the bad weather pass. Invite your friends to your house and greet us with a smile

Happy Angel Day to you, Svetlana! Let life flow without any flaw! So that your dreams come true instantly, everything you want comes true! Let life have what you need: Always chic outfits, Career, personal car, Fashionable coat from Gucci, Penthouse and your own servant, Be happy, my friend! Make eyes at men more often, Live as if in a good fairy tale!

And loved, and desired, And kind, and cheerful, Only you, Svetlana, can be so sincerely sweet! On your name day, only the best wishes for you! May luck forever become your companion in your destiny!

Our beloved Svetlana! You are an example of a real woman: beautiful, loving, sympathetic. We wish you to meet a worthy life partner who will make you even brighter and happier. Good luck in everything! Happy Angel Day!

The meaning of the name Svetlana

The name Svetlana is translated from Slavic as “bright”. The girls named after him have a contradictory and complex character. They are arrogant, average students, and do not have special abilities that could make her stand out from the crowd. In adulthood, Svetlana is involved in social work and loves to command.

But, by nature, Svetlana is a kind and sympathetic person. Often she provides help absolutely disinterestedly. From a young age, it is important for Svetlana to look good: she is always up to date with the latest fashion trends, and wants to have everything in her wardrobe, so she often has no sense of proportion.

Svetlana feels more comfortable in male company and is not willing to communicate with women. Svetlana often experiences failures, but she does not get upset, but learns from mistakes and does not allow them in the future. It is not difficult for Svetlana to change jobs and adapt to any circumstances. She is hardworking and very capable.

Svetlana’s level of happiness depends on herself. She will never get married without making sure that the man is worthy, sincere and able to provide for her. Living with Svetlana is comfortable - she is flexible and diplomatic. She is an excellent mother, she is very attached to the child, gives him a good upbringing and education.

Svetlana is a bright and active woman, she is on time everywhere, and never throws hysterics. She is surrounded by serious people who have been tested for sincerity over the years. She is beautiful, well-groomed, so she never stops receiving admirers. She is sociable and often meets new people.

Martyr Photina (Svetlana) Samaritan, Roman

The Life and Works of the Apostles – St. Photina the Martyr

Brief lives of the martyr Photina (Svetlana) Samaritan and others

This is the same Samaritan woman with whom the Lord talked at Jacob's well (John 4:5-42). She suffered for Christ under Emperor Nero in Rome in 66. St. Photina lived at that time in Carthage. Having received notification from the Lord about the suffering that awaited her, she went to Rome and, together with her sons Josiah and Photin (Victor) and sisters Anatolia, Paraskeva, Kyriacia, Photo and Photis, voluntarily appeared to Nero. After many torments, which did not harm her, the saint was taken to Nero’s “Golden House,” where he converted his daughter Domnina and 100 of her slaves to Christ.

Three years later, having again endured much torment and flaying, St. The martyr Photina was thrown into a well, where she died. Together with her, both her sons and sisters, the martyr Domnina and the martyr Sebastian, suffered for Christ.

Complete lives of the martyr Photina (Svetlana) Samaritan and others

The holy martyr Photina was the same Samaritan woman with whom the Savior talked at Jacob's well (John 4:5-42). During the time of Emperor Nero (54–68), who showed extreme cruelty in the fight against Christianity, Saint Photina lived in Carthage with her youngest son Josiah and fearlessly preached the Gospel there. Her eldest son Victor bravely fought in the Roman troops against the barbarians and for his services was appointed military commander in the city of Attalia (Asia Minor).

The mayor of Attalia Sebastian, when meeting with Saint Victor, told him: “I know for certain that you, your mother and your brother are followers of the teachings of Christ. But I advise you in a friendly way - submit to the will of the emperor, for this you will receive the property of the Christians whom you deliver to us. I will write to your mother and brother so that they do not preach Christ openly. Let them confess their faith in secret." Saint Victor replied: “I myself want to be a preacher of Christianity, like my mother and brother.” To this Sebastian replied: “O Victor, we all know well what disasters await you, your mother and brother for this.” After these words, Sebastian suddenly felt a sharp pain in his eyes, his face changed and he became numb.

For three days he lay blind, without uttering a word. On the fourth day, he suddenly said loudly: “Only the faith of Christians is true, there is no other true faith!” Sebastian said to Saint Victor, who was nearby: “Christ is calling me.” Soon he was baptized and immediately received his sight. The servants of Saint Sebastian, witnesses of the miracle, were baptized following the example of their master.

Rumors about what had happened reached Nero, and he ordered the Christians to be brought to him for trial in Rome. Then the Lord Himself appeared to the confessors and said: “I will be with you, and Nero will be defeated, and all who serve him.” The Lord announced to Saint Victor: “From this day on, your name will be Photin - “Lighty,” for many, enlightened by you, will turn to Me.” The Lord encouraged Saint Sebastian: “Blessed is he who completes his feat to the end.” Saint Photina, informed by the Savior of the impending suffering, accompanied by several Christians, set off from Carthage to Rome and joined the confessors.

In Rome, the emperor ordered the saints to be brought to him and asked them whether they really believed in Christ. All confessors resolutely refused to renounce the Savior. Then the emperor ordered the hands of the holy martyrs to be crushed on an anvil. But during the torture, the confessors did not feel pain, and the hands of the martyr Photina remained unharmed. Nero ordered Saints Sebastian, Photinus and Josiah to be blinded and imprisoned, and Saint Photina with her five sisters - Anatolia, Photo, Photis, Paraskeva and Kyriacia - to be sent to the imperial palace under the supervision of Nero's daughter Domnina. But Saint Photina converted Domnina and all her slaves to Christ, who received Holy Baptism. She also converted the sorcerer to Christ, who brought a poisoned drink to kill the confessors.

Three years passed, and Nero sent to prison for one of his servants who was imprisoned. The messengers informed him that Saints Sebastian, Photin and Josiah, who were blinded, became completely healthy, and they are constantly visited by people who listen to their preaching; the prison itself turned into a bright and fragrant place where God was glorified. Then Nero ordered the saints to be crucified upside down and beaten on their naked bodies with belts for three days. On the fourth day, the emperor sent servants to see if the martyrs were alive. But when they arrived at the place of torture, the messengers immediately became blind. At this time, the Angel of the Lord freed the martyrs and healed them. The saints took pity on the blind servants and, with their prayers to the Lord, restored their sight. Those who received their sight believed in Christ and were soon baptized.

In a helpless rage, Nero ordered to flay Saint Photina and throw the martyr into a well. The martyrs Sebastian, Photinus and Josiah had their legs cut off, thrown to dogs, and then flayed off. The sisters of Saint Photina also suffered terrible torment. Nero ordered their nipples to be cut off and then their skin to be torn off. The emperor, sophisticated in cruelty, prepared the most severe execution for Saint Photis: she was tied by her legs to the tops of two bent trees, which, straightening up, tore the martyr apart. The emperor ordered the rest to be beheaded. Saint Photina was pulled out of the well and imprisoned for 20 days.

After this, Nero called her to him and asked if she would now submit and make sacrifices to idols. Saint Photina spat in the emperor’s face and, laughing at him, said: “The most wicked blind, lost and insane man! Do you really consider me so unreasonable that I would agree to renounce my Lord Christ and sacrifice to blind idols like you?!”

Hearing such words, Nero again ordered the martyr to be thrown into the well, where she gave up her spirit to the Lord († c. 66).

See also:

• The Suffering of the Holy Martyr Photina St. Dimitry Rostovsky
• Memory of the holy martyr Photina the Samaritan and those who suffered with her: Anatolia, Photis, Photis, Paraskeva and Kyriacia, her sisters, Josiah and Victor (or Photinus), her sons, Sebastian and Anatolius, military leaders Hierom. Macarius of Simonopetra

Heavenly patroness of all Svetlana

If you look at the church calendar, you won’t be able to find the name Svetlana or Sveta in it. Sometimes this confuses many people and they think that they have a “non-Orthodox” name. This is not true at all, you just need to know that in the church calendar there is another translation of this name.

Svetlana, which means "bright" or "bringer of light" in Greek sounds like Photinia. It is under this variant of the name that it is customary to baptize all those who are called Svetlana in worldly life.

The most famous saint under this name is Saint Photinia of Palestine. Her feat was associated with asceticism and hermitage. As a result of a shipwreck, a young girl ended up on a small island, where she met the ascetic of the faith Martinian, who told her about God.

The girl was so impressed by his feat that she decided to become a hermit herself and devote the rest of her life to prayer and spiritual deed.

Today, when Photinia is glorified as a saint, believers come to her icon with requests for any everyday needs, for the health of themselves and their loved ones. Sincere prayer in front of the image can provide effective help to the soul of the praying person.

How to please the birthday girl?

• Phonosemantics: The word Svetlana does not have pronounced phonosemantic characteristics.
• Talisman: Birch
• Blue color
• Stone: Rhinestone
• Zodiac sign: The name is suitable for Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio and Sagittarius

• Harmonious relationships with the owners of the name: Anatoly, Bogdan, Boris, Valery, Vladimir, German, Karp, Maxim, Miron, Oleg, Orest, Samuel, Sevastyan, Felix, Yuri
• You will have to work hard, building relationships with the owners of the name: Alexander, Afanasy, Vsevolod, Gennady, Zakhar, Innocent, Naum, Rafail, Samson, Semyon, Thaddeus, Philip

• Name days: February 26, April 2 (why so many dates?)

  It is believed that women named Svetlana are distinguished by selflessness and kindness, but at the same time, determination and strong will. It is noteworthy that the name Svetlana is not in the Orthodox calendar. Svetlana Day is celebrated on the days of veneration of St. Photina - this is exactly what this name sounds like in Greek.

Name forms

Name abbreviation: Sveta, Lana, Veta.

Sveta is the most common abbreviation of the name Svetlana.

Diminutive forms: Svetlanochka, Svetochka, Lanushka, Lanochka, Svetik, Svetulya, Svetusha, Svetunya.

Related names are: Fotinya, Fotina, Svetla.

Church name: Photinia (Photina).

Transliteration of the name, according to the latest rules: SVETLANA.

The name Svetlana will be written in the international passport as Svetlana

Patronymics that are most successfully combined with the name: Anatolyevna, Andreevna, Valerievna, Viktorovna, Gennadievna, Grigorievna, Evgenievna, Igorevna, Sergeevna, Stanislavovna, Yuryevna, Yakovlevna.

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What date is Svetlana's Angel Day 2022

The name Svetlana appeared not so long ago and is the prototype of the name Photinia, which literally translates as Light. The difference between the old and new styles is currently thirteen days, that is, Svetlana’s name day angel is celebrated according to the old style: February 13, March 20; and according to the new style: February 26, April 2. The date of celebration is constant from year to year.

These days they remember Saint Svetlana of Palestine (+ 5th century), the martyr Svetlana of Samaritan (+ about 66) from the Nativity of Christ. Depending on the birthday, each of Svetlana has her own Angel Day.

You should celebrate the Angel Day that comes first after your birthday. For example, on February 26, all Svetlanas born from November 17 to February 26 celebrate Angel Day. On April 2, Angel Day is celebrated by Svetlanas born from February 27 to April 2. On November 16, Svetlana celebrates her name day, whose birthdays fall between April 3 and November 16.

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Name Day is considered an old tradition in Orthodox Christianity. This is the day when the memory of the saint is revered, whose name was given at birth and the sacrament of baptism to a person. Each name has its own name day date, and it can be viewed in the Orthodox calendar.

The Slavic name Svetlana appeared in the 18th century in Russia. Thanks to its melody and pleasant sound, it quickly gained popularity. And it became especially famous after Zhukovsky’s ballad “Svetlana”. The name Svetlana means “bright”. At baptism, Svetlana is given the name Photinia or Photina, as it sounds in Greek.