What does the name Svetlana mean

The name Svitlana comes from the Slavic words "light" and "lan".

In the ancient Rus' it meant "land".

There is another interpretation of the meaning of this name.

According to some sources, Svitlana means "fair-haired" or "light soul".

Abbreviated and affectionate forms of the name Svitlana:

Svitulya, Svitlanka, Svitusyk, Svitlanochka, Svityk.

It is believed that women named Svitlana are very sensitive, sociable, friendly and cheerful.

They like to be in the center of attention, they know how to organize a holiday.

Svetlana knows how to support her friends and always does it selflessly.

At the same time, girls with this name can be indecisive in making decisions.

When is the day of Svetlana's angel in 2023 according to the church calendar

Girls with the sweet-sounding name of Svetlana celebrate Angel Day three times a year.

According to the Orthodox church calendar, these will be the following dates:

February 26, 2023

- Reverend Svetlana Palestinskaya is commemorated.

She got into a shipwreck and was the only survivor.

The girl was thrown onto a rocky shore, where blessed Martinian helped her.

He told her that a supply ship came here three times a year, and then left her alone.

When the ship arrived, Svitlana refused to sail to the city.

For six years, she lived on a rock without a roof over her head, constantly prayed and ate what she found.

April 2, 2023

— The Church honors the memory of martyr Svitlana Rymska.

This is exactly the Samaritan woman with whom Jesus Christ spoke at Jacob's well.

She suffered for her faith during the reign of Emperor Nero.

The Lord showed the woman her future suffering and she went to Rome with her sons (Josiah and Victor) and sisters (Kirikia, Paraskeva, Anastasia, Photida and Phota).

She died in the well from her wounds.

November 16, 2023

- Martyrs Fotinia (Svetlana).

The Church once again remembers the Samaritan woman who gave Jesus a drink at the well.

She preached the Word of God in different countries and was not afraid to become a martyr.

Don't forget to congratulate all of Svetlana's friends and relatives on the day of the angel and wish them warmth, joy, happiness, family well-being and good fortune.

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