The name Vera is a Russian Old Slavonic name, which can also be considered a calico from the ancient Greek name of the holy early period of Christianity. The literal translation from Greek means "faith", "servant of God." All Christians have a special respect for three virtues: faith, hope and love. Accordingly, the martyrs Vera, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia are also venerated.
Name days of the Faith according to the church calendar
Vera's names are celebrated not on the same day in the year. According to the Orthodox calendar, this is February 26, June 14, September 30, October 14 , December 15 and December 31. These days, the church recalls the martyr to the Martyr Vera (Morozova), the martyr Vera (Samsonov), the martyr Vera Roman, the martyr Vera, the Reverend Vera (Grafova) and the martyr Vera (Truks). The most venerated name of Vera is remembered by the Orthodox Church on her name day on September 30, when everyone is praying for the martyr Vera of Rome.
In the Christian tradition, the Faith, Hope and Love are correlated with the martyr sisters who were executed in the first half of the second century. The order for execution was given by Emperor Hadrian. They were still very young girls. The oldest of them, Pistis (in translation - Vera), was only 12 years old.
With the name day we decided, and when will Vera celebrate her angel day? Learn from your parents the date of your baptism, this will be the day of the angel. On this day, you should go to church and put a candle for your guardian angel.
The names of Faith, Hope and Love were not called newborn girls right up until the 18th century. At this time in the Russian Empire reigned Elizabeth Petrovna, who fought with the dominance of foreigners in the country. It was for this reason that the national consciousness grew in noble families, and the children began to be called native Russian names. At the end of the XVIII century, the name Vera met 15 times for one thousand newborn girls of noble origin, and from 1 to 7 times per thousand for newly-born girls in families of merchants and peasants. The name was most popular in the early twentieth century, when Moscow occupied the 7th and then 5th place in the frequency of naming. But after the war the popularity of the name has clearly decreased.
Character traits of the birthday of Vera
Faith is intelligent, truthful and supportive of others. She appreciates practicality and discretion. She is a materialist, not inclined to excessive fantasies. Faith will do everything to realize its goals. Since her childhood she has been showing all her discretion and logic. Vera does not like noisy companies, she likes to be alone. Vera's friends are few. The school usually learns well, but not brilliantly. Faith is not alien to compassion for others, it grows a good, kind person.
With age, the bearer of this name becomes suspicious. Faith is insecure in itself and a little unsound, secretive. A girl with that name can boast of her intuition . Faith has good abilities in terms of organizing the work process. In the team it is not always accepted, because not everyone likes the restraint and thoughtfulness.
Faith often draws on different adventures, but natural restraint does not allow her to make mistakes.
The bearer of this name is not always easy to understand. In relationships with the opposite sex for her, it is important to caress, warmth. Passion and the rapid manifestation of emotions - it's not for her, do not expect from her this.
Since Vera is very practical, financial well-being is not the last place in her life. The husband of this girl is usually older than her. Faith rarely feels very fervent feelings for him, but becomes a caring wife. She will not give birth to many children, she will most often stop at one child, to whom she will devote herself.
Faith is musical. Optimal professions for her - a teacher, biologist, sculptor, musician.