Name days should not be confused with Angel Day. It could be two different days of the year. Angels are holy, incorporeal spirits created by the Lord before the visible world, which fulfill the will of God. At baptism, a Guardian Angel is sent to each person, who from that moment will always be there, guide and help. Therefore, the day of the Angel is the day on which a person received the Sacrament of Baptism.
Every baptized person has a holy heavenly patron. Saints are people who in their earthly life pleased God and are numbered among the saints by the Church. The day of memory of the saint, whose name the person is named, and there are name days. On what day it falls for a particular person, the name day church calendar will remind. Barbara is a name that appears on the calendar several times a year.
Earlier in Russia, when a person was baptized, they gave him the name of a saint whose memory fell on that day. Accordingly, the day of Baptism became for him both the day of the Angel and the name day at the same time.
Barbara's name day according to the church calendar
Name day in Orthodoxy is the day on which the Church celebrates the memory of the holy heavenly patron of man. Every day a saint is commemorated. One name can have several days of remembrance in a year, as it can be worn by several different saints. Barbara's name day church calendar fall on the following dates:
- January 11 - Martyr Varvara Derevyagina.
- March 6 - Martyr Varvara Loseva.
- April 5 - Martyr Varvara Konkina.
- July 18 - Martyr Varvara (Yakovleva) Alapaevskaya.
- December 17 - Great Martyr Barbara of Iliopol.
All these holy women were glorified by the Orthodox Church as saints. The day of memory of St. Barbara (from those listed above), the closest after the birthday, is Barbara's name day.
There is an opinion of people that if the saint (or holy) patron is a martyr, then the life of a person should be marked by martyrdom. This is not only prejudice, but also a sin. Some go so far as to want to change their name, choosing a patron for themselves - not a martyr. By such an action they refuse the patronage of their saint.
In Orthodoxy there is no faith in fate, predestination, fate. There is a free will of a person in choosing the path to salvation or death, and there is the Providence of God, directing us to salvation, but not interfering with our free will. The holy martyrs by their deeds have earned God's mercy, and now they have the boldness to pray for us before Him.
Life of the Great Martyr Barbara of Iliopol
The Great Martyr Barbara, the daughter of a noble man named Dioscorus, lived in the city of Iliopolis (Phoenician, now Syria). The father, wanting to keep his daughter from prying eyes and Christian communication, did not allow her to leave the palace. When the time came to give Varvara in marriage, the father received a decisive refusal from his daughter to fulfill his will.
Wanting to persuade Barbara to marry, Dioscorus allowed her to leave the palace, assuming that communication with her friends would change her mind. At this time, the saint met Christians, who told her about faith in Jesus Christ and the One God. From childhood, Barbara thought that the gods, in which her father and everyone around believed, could not create the world, and could not be true. Having heard the gospel message about Christ, she accepted the Sacrament of Baptism.
The father, having learned about the baptism of his daughter, tried to force her to renounce the Christian faith. Seeing the inflexibility of the saint, he took her to the ruler, betraying her to torment. The ruler Martian also persuaded Barbara to renounce Christ and worship pagan idols. Saint Barbara did not renounce her faith, but suffered great torments before she was executed (beheaded) by her father Dioscorus.
According to legend, the relics of the Great Martyr Barbara were buried by pious people, and many miracles and healings occurred from them.
Relics of the Great Martyr Barbara of Iliopol
Later, the relics of the Great Martyr Barbara were transferred from Greece to Kyiv, this happened in the XII century. At that time, recently baptized Russia was in close friendship with Byzantium. The Russian princes married the sisters and daughters of the Greek rulers. The Grand Duke of Kyiv, Mikhail Izyaslavovich, married the Greek princess Varvara, who brought with her to Kyiv the gift of her father - the relics of the Great Martyr Varvara.
The holy relics are still in the Vladimir Cathedral in Kyiv.
How to celebrate Barbara's name day
Since the name day is a holiday of the patron saint, first of all it must be spent piously. Come to church and pray to your Saint Barbara, thank you, ask for help, light a candle, order a prayer service.
Our ancestors honored their name days more than birthdays. Because it's a holy feast, a feast of a saint. It was obligatory on this day to be in the service and take communion.
Today, it often turns out that Barbara's name day and Angel's day are two different days a year, but this does not prevent us from giving thanks to our Guardian Angel on the name day.
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Every Orthodox believer knows that every person has an angel's day. It is safe to say that the day of an angel is much more important and revered than a birthday. By the way, for many decades there has been an opinion among the people that if you choose a name for a child according to Orthodox calendar he will definitely be happy.
It is impossible to say how true this is, but also to refute it. It can only be said with certainty that each of the names, both female and male, has its own patron saint, who serves as their Guardian Angel, protecting them from all evil. In this article, we will look at the values female name Barbara and present all the dates when the day of the angel Barbara is celebrated according to the church calendar.
A little about Saint Barbara
Before we find out when the Day of the Angel, let's study a little history of the Saint. Barbara is a great martyr. She was the daughter of a noble man. Her father, wanting to hide her from prying eyes, forbade her to go out, but when it came time to marry her off, the father received an affirmative refusal from his daughter.
Thinking that his daughter would change her mind, he allowed her to leave the palace. But going out into the street, the saint met a Christian who told her about the faith and about Jesus Christ. Having heard the news about the existence of a single God, Barbara accepted the Sacrament of Baptism. Upon learning of this, her father tried to force her to renounce her faith, but when he failed, he took her to the ruler and handed her over to be tortured.
Barbara's name day according to the church calendar
Surely many girls who have such a beautiful name are interested in what date the Day of the Angel of Barbara is celebrated. According to the Orthodox calendar, Barbarian's name day is celebrated on the following dates:
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- January 11
- March, 6,
- April 5,
- July 18
- December 17th.
But remember that Angel Day is celebrated on the date that is closest to the birthday. Therefore, do not forget to congratulate your friends who bear this name.
May the Lord keep you!
See also the video about the Day of the Angel Barbara:
Calendar, when, according to the church calendar, Barbara's name day
Saints with the name Barbara are revered 1 time.
- December 17 - Barbara of Iliopolskaya, Great Martyr.
Characteristics of the birthday girl Barbara:
From the ancient Greek language - foreigner, savage, barbarian speaking non-Greek. There was also a male form of this name - Barbarian, little used, but found in literature.
Two main features characterize Varvara, and their combination determines the originality of this name. One feature is passionate inflexibility, the other is dreaminess. Like a martyr, every Barbara cuts herself off from the surrounding life and, seeing, does not see it. She takes life not soberly, because she has no real contact with it, looking at it from some window from a towering height, admires it like a stranger and does not want to delve into life as it really is. Barbara instead dreams of life and has the will to that dream.
Congratulations on the name day of Barbara:
Do not forget to celebrate Varvara's name day and congratulate Varvara on Angel's Day.
Wonderful, beautiful Barbara,
Accept our congratulations
And wishes to live in peace,
Happiness, joy and love!
Let the name day be remembered
A mass of sweet events
May wishes come true
New discoveries in your life!
Let the guitar sound under the window,
The cavalier sings about love
Congratulations, Barbara
Happy wonderful day!
Let everything go smoothly for you
Without much worries and troubles,
May your life be sweet
And happiness calls with itself!
Like most names, the meaning of the name Barbara must be sought in the history of its origin. The history of the name is connected with the Greek word "Barbarian", which means a foreigner or a stranger. In the feminine, Barbarian = Barbara (Βαρβάρα), that is, a foreigner. So the Greeks called all non-Greeks, as they considered them less cultured. Even the Romans were barbarians for the Greeks, but we will not delve into history. Read the detailed history of the name in the article "Origin of the name Barbara".
As you probably already understood, the name Barbara means "foreigner". IN Western Europe the name Barbara has a slightly different sound - Barbara. Its most famous abbreviation is well known to us - this is Barbie, the name of the most famous doll in the world.
The meaning of the name Barbara for a girl
The name Barbara is very strong, which leaves its mark on the character of little Barbara. Often Varvara shows features unusual for girls. She is very strong, active and brave, which can scare away other children. At the age of 4-5 years, when children begin to understand the gender difference, the first problems arise. The task of parents is to support the child and level the difficulties in communicating with peers.
Barbara is also a rather reserved girl. She is hardworking and knows how to set goals for herself, even in childhood. She loves to play sports, but she especially likes dancing.
Varya studies well. As with all children, the level of preparation before school and its further maintenance is important here. She lacks a star from heaven and studying in her life is not particularly important. You just need to learn, so she learns. Especially talented teachers in Vara can awaken a real passion for learning. That's when she will notice really serious success.
Varvara's health is good, but like any active child, injuries are increased. It is unlikely that parents will be able to teach Varvara to be neat. Over time, she herself will become more feminine, but she will have to wait 15 years.
Short name Barbara
Varya, Varka, Varvarka, Vara, Varyukha, Varyuta.
Diminutive names
Varechka, Varenka, Varvarochka, Varunya, Varyusha, Varyushka, Varya.
Name Barbara in English
As we have already written, in English language Barbara is spelled a little differently - Barbara (Barbara) or Barbra (Barbra).
Name Varvara for passport- VARVARA.
Translation of the name Barbara into other languages
in Belarusian - Varvara
in Hungarian - Borbala
in Greek - Βαρβάρα (Barbara)
in Spanish - Bárbara (Barbara), the diminutive will be Barbarita (Barbarita);
in Italian - Barbara (Barbara), diminutives - Barbarella (Barbarella),
in Chinese - 瓦瓦拉 (Wawala)
in German - Barbara (Barbara)
in Polish - Barbara
in Ukrainian - Varvara
in Czech - Barbora (Barbora), Barbara (Barbara)
in French - Barbe (Barb, Barba)
in Japanese - 残酷美 (Zankokumi)
Church name Barbara(in the Orthodox faith) remains unchanged. Barbara is church name. However, at baptism, Varvara could take any other church name, so she and her godparents know her church name.
Characteristics of the name Barbara
The character of Barbara is often difficult to recognize. She is a rather reserved person and few people know the real Varya. Her masculine character traits, characteristic of childhood, become less noticeable with age. She becomes more feminine and feminine characteristics are more prominent. She has a strong intuition and often relies on it. Creativity becomes noticeable.
At work, Barbara is an excellent employee. She rarely works where she will work a burden. This approach allows you to work in joy. She, as a nature prone to creativity, is hardly suitable for monotonous and lack of initiative work. She likes to solve new problems, and working on a knurled one is not for her.
Varvara's family occupies a very important place in her life. She is happy to do housework and arranges to be. Children for Varya are a great joy and she is happy to work with them. Like any woman, sometimes she likes to be weak. Husband chooses for a long time and very meticulously.
The secret of the name Barbara
Varya's slowness is one of her serious secrets. She does not like to do anything without inspiration, and she is able to wait for inspiration for a long time. Then she will do the necessary for five, but many do not understand this and tense up. Know this secret of hers and just do not rush her, unless of course there is such an opportunity.
Varya's touchiness is unknown to many and this is due to her isolation. She is a vulnerable person, but when offended, she rarely talks about it. Try not to offend Barbara, and sometimes just ask about your possible miscalculations. By doing this, you can win her trust and your relationship will acquire a certain warmth.
Planet- Jupiter.
Zodiac sign- Sagittarius.
totem animal- Albatross.
Name color- Crimson.
Wood- Grab.
Plant- Narcissus.
Stone- Rubin.
According to one version, the name Barbara comes from the ancient Greek or Roman word "barbaros", which translates as "non-Greek", "foreigner". Others claim that the name comes from the Indo-European language, where the root "var" means protection. Hence another meaning of the name Barbara as "double protection".
Barbara's guardian angel
Martyr Barbara is heavenly patron Vari. According to the church calendar, the memory of the saint is honored on December 17. These days girls celebrate name days. In Orthodoxy, no one can touch the chalice, except for the priest. But Barbara is the only saint who is depicted on the icon with a chalice in her hands.
The martyr is considered the patroness of the unexpected, sudden death. In Christianity, such death is regarded as a punishment, since a person is deprived of the opportunity to repent and receive communion.
The story of a girl's life is like life Marina (Margarita) of Antioch. Barbara lived in the III century in Iliopolis. Her father, Dioscurus, represented the aristocracy in Asia Minor, did not recognize Christianity. He locked his daughter in a tower so that no one could admire her beauty. When the time came for the wedding, the father allowed the girl to leave the tower. Soon she met Christians and was baptized. The father was very angry. He was given the right to execute judgment on his own daughter. Varvara was severely tortured, beaten, and rubbed her wounds. The father decided to behead the girl. After a while, Dioscurus and the ruler of the city suffered retribution: they were both burned by lightning.
Qualities of a little girl
Varvara - full name Varya. It has a strong influence on character and destiny. The meaning of the name Barbara, its interpretation in various sources, can scare off parents. At 4-5 years old, their daughter will stand out among other children: she will be strong, courageous, active, but withdrawn. The daughter will need the support of her parents.
At this age, the girl already knows how to set goals and achieve them. She is diligent and diligent. She is interested in dancing, playing sports. Varya studies well. Does not catch the stars, but does not lag behind. Interest in studying with a girl can only be ignited by a very talented teacher.
Description of the character of a woman
The name Barbara, its origin and meaning, has an impact on an adult girl. The woman is sociable, loves to chat and weave intrigues. At the same time, she will not pour out her soul to her friend. Among her friends, men predominate, it is difficult for Varya to build relationships with women. She hides what is happening in her soul even from her relatives. This is a deep person who lives in his rich and vibrant world.
The woman is slow. But this quality is compensated by perseverance, diligence. Barbara plans her affairs, as she is not capable of spontaneous actions. The girl always keeps her promises.
Negative traits include selfishness and vindictiveness. Resentment keeps in itself. He can take revenge: when the right situation comes up, Varya will not miss it.
Characteristics of professional qualities
A woman can succeed in her own business. She carefully approaches budget planning, attentive to every detail, so she never enters into dubious adventures. But Varya herself knows how to manipulate people, use them for her own purposes. She is great at making the right connections and acquaintances.
But it will be difficult for a girl to get along in a large team due to her complex nature. Judgment, diligence and diligence make Varya an excellent specialist. The inability to find compromises, the tendency to intrigue negatively affect career women.
Partner Compatibility
Varya in relations with men is lost, shows excessive timidity. But in love and sex, she drives everyone crazy who spends even a little time with her. A woman does not pursue the goal of conquering as many young people as possible. However, she succeeds. Because of this, the girl has problems with colleagues.
Matching Pair
Barbara is rarely happy in her first marriage, but this does not mean that she will be unhappy in her second. Patience and acquired experience allow her to save her family even under critical circumstances. A happy relationship with Varya can only develop with a person who will become her friend and lover at the same time. A girl should try to start dating a man by name:
A woman strives for the ideal, trying to remake a man to fit her requirements. And this is her main mistake. Barbara remembers insults for a long time, is vengeful, does not know how to forgive. She should make great efforts to maintain a relationship with her husband.
