In modern times, the name Victoria, which means “victory” in Latin, has become widespread. Sometimes in notes submitted about health, the name Victoria given at baptism is replaced by Nika, which has the same meaning, but in the Greek version. Many Orthodox believers doubt whether such a name exists in the calendar and whether the icon “St. Victoria” is revered in Orthodoxy. If you named your daughter Victoria, rest assured that she has her own heavenly patroness, moreover, there are even several such saints.
Holy Martyr Victoria of Nicomedia
Almost nothing is known about this saint, like many others. It is assumed that her martyrdom dates back to the most severe persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, which occurred during the reigns of the emperors Decius and Diocletian.
The icon “Victoria of Nicomedia” is revered by both the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
The meaning of the Orthodox cross
The cross is considered the most important object of religious veneration. Crucifixion was one of the most common methods of execution in Ancient Rome, which was borrowed from the Carthaginians. Mostly robbers were executed in this way, but many other people suffered the same punishment. Christ was crucified on the cross by order of Pontius Pilate, but the Apostle Peter ordered him to be crucified upside down, because he said that he was not worthy of the same death as Jesus.
Until the 6th century, the image of the cross was rarely used. There are a large number of variations of this symbol.
The most common cross in Orthodoxy is the eight-pointed cross, with lower and upper crossbars. These crossbars also carry a special meaning:
- The top one (above the main horizontal crossbar) means the tablet on the cross of Jesus, on which there is the inscription INCI.
- The lower (oblique crossbar) is considered a support for the legs. It carries the meaning of two thieves who were crucified on either side of Christ. One of them, before his death, repented of his sins, for which he was awarded the Kingdom of Heaven. Another, before his death, spoke unflatteringly about Christ and his executioners.
Holy Martyr Victoria of Corduba (Cordova)
The times of the Roman emperor Diocletian, a fierce persecutor of Christians, remained a bloody page in the history of the first centuries of Christianity. She performed the feat of faith together with her brother Atsisklos, who was also canonized. The brother and sister lived peacefully and righteously in Corduba (modern Cordoba, Spain). After another imperial decree on tightening the persecution of Christians, they were taken to the official Dion so that they could testify to their renunciation of the true faith.
A place for mass torture was set up in the city’s amphitheater, but Victoria and Acisklus remained adamant. After brutal torture, the brother’s head was cut off, and Victoria was shot with a bow. After canonization, they began to be considered the main heavenly patrons of Cordoba. And they are revered not only in Spain, but also in the southern regions of France, and the icon of “Victoria of Corduba” is found in many churches.
The fate of a girl, girl, woman named Victoria
The meaning of the name Victoria will be reflected differently on women born at different times. For example:
The winter “winner” will dominate her man, so her personal life, as a rule, does not work out. Arrogance, stubbornness, and pride do not provide the opportunity to establish good relationships with friends, colleagues, and family.
The mystery and cunning of spring Vicky has a different effect on her fate. Men really like what others perceive as deceit and two-facedness. It turns out that Vika behaves absolutely correctly, because her personal life ultimately turns out well.
The characteristic of the name Victoria for a woman born in the summer is frivolous, amorous. Vika loves each of her men completely sincerely. But, despite her eccentricity, she cannot be considered a deceiver or a traitor.
The interpretation of the name for the autumn “winner” is organization, practicality. Properly planned work and rest allow her to achieve success in many areas. Despite the apparent callousness and severity, her personal life and professional destiny always develop well.
All these characteristics are especially clearly manifested if Victoria has one of the patronymics: Andreevna, Alekseevna, Viktorovna, Vladimirovna, Sergeevna, Nikitichna, Pavlovna, Mikhailovna.
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Girl
When wondering what the name Victoria means, parents should know that a “winner” in childhood can be a completely insecure child. Because of this, the girl is not always able to realize her potential.
The slow girl is a real leader in games. She makes friends easily and is more often friends with boys.
The “winner” also easily gets acquainted with the world around her and quickly masters new subjects, despite the fact that she begins to learn to read and write later than other children. Today Vika is a fidgety, fidgety person, and tomorrow she is calm and balanced.
Another characteristic feature is that “winning” girls can suddenly withdraw into themselves. You should not try to find out what reason led to this condition.
In general, little Vikuli are obedient, cheerful, and endowed with a rich inner world.
Little Vika is very accurately and correctly described in verse:
Vika is a mystery girl,
Maybe they found it in the garden
Such a miracle berry
Groovy, mischievous?
Young woman
Curiosity and activity are inherent in young Vika. A girl with this name always looks great because she takes care of herself and her health. She equally actively visits beauty salons and gyms. At the same time, she may be completely unsure of herself, and attempts to assert herself may end in failure.
Young Vika is a true, sincere friend. She always sets realistic goals for herself and always fulfills them. This quality greatly sets her apart from her peers.
Despite responsibility, practicality, and real success, she is haunted by a feeling of insecurity and a desire to assert herself.
Woman
An adult “winner” can be described as a purposeful, scrupulous, sociable, beautiful woman. She tries to manage her time correctly, so she is successful in her profession and family life, but a feeling of insecurity is her constant companion. The interpretation of the name does not affect her inner world in any way.
Male names that are well compatible with her are Oleg, Makar, Albert, Valentin and Arkady. These men are suitable for marriage with Vika. And all the features of the winner are most clearly manifested if her patronymic is Andreevna, Alekseevna, Sergeevna or Viktorovna.
When it comes to the question of which surname is suitable for Vika, many agree that it should be beautiful, pleasant to the ear, harmonize with the name, and also end in -skaya, -tskaya
It is important to remember, no matter what Vika’s middle name and last name are, this is not the most important thing in her mental organization
Holy Martyr Victoria of Kuluz
Little more is known about the life of Saint Victoria of Culuz, who received this nickname from her hometown of Culuz. She lived at the end of the 5th century in the kingdom of the Vandals, which was located in northern Africa, its capital was Carthage. The Vandals, whom the Goths converted to Arianism, persecuted those who professed the true Faith of Christ with the same cruelty as the Roman pagans. All of them were forced by painful torture to renounce their faith, and when it was not possible to break their indomitable spirit, they were executed, sent to hard labor in the mines, and expelled to the desert, where they died of hunger and thirst.
Victoria of Culuz is also listed in the Carthaginian Martyrology, whose icon is venerated along with images of other holy martyrs. Being a wife and mother, even during the torture she refused to renounce her faith in the true Christ, no matter how hard her husband tried to persuade her. The executioners abandoned her, deciding that they had tortured her to death, but after some time she woke up and was healed of her wounds by the will of the Lord. Sometimes in the martyrology she is remembered by the Greek version of her name - Nika Kuluzskaya.
What fate and character does the Lord bless the bearer of this name with?
Character. Outwardly, she is an independent, strong, brave girl. However, people who really know Tori understand perfectly well: all this is a mask for a tender, vulnerable soul, often shy and insecure.
The weak points of this woman’s character can be considered slowness and laziness (although this is not a dominant trait). She is also not without ambition.
Fate. From birth, this girl has an active disposition. If she is confident that she is right, she will not change her own opinion, remaining “in her own way” until the last moment. First, the parents who are trying to teach the baby to be wise may suffer from her character, then the teachers. Sometimes it also comes to conflicts with management if Vika believes that she (or one of her colleagues with whom she is friends) was wronged undeservedly.
This fighter in a skirt does not hesitate to compete even with guys - classmates, brother, father, colleagues. Therefore, Vika often makes a good career.
By the way, she doesn’t really like studying at school - it can be quite difficult to get her to sit down with books. Throughout her studies in elementary school, she constantly asks her elders to help her with her “homework” (or even do everything for her). But don't be afraid, the girl won't grow up to be lazy. On the contrary, having gained confidence in her own abilities, she will achieve the respect of her colleagues and become a skilled housewife - a sight for sore eyes!
Holy Martyr Victor of Damascus
The names Victor and Victoria are paired, and if we talk about holy martyrs with that name, then we cannot help but remember the holy martyr Victor of Damascus. He was a Roman soldier in the 2nd century, that is, during the earliest period of the spread of Christianity. Victor not only did not hide his faith, but also preached it to others. When the next persecution of Christians began, Victor was summoned by the military leader Sebastian, under whom he served, and demanded that he make sacrifices to the pagan gods. Victor, knowing that severe torment awaited him, refused and declared that he would gladly accept suffering in the name of Christ.
They began to torture him, broke his fingers, twisted them out of their joints, and then threw them into the oven. However, three days later, when the oven was opened, Victor, by the will of God, came out of it alive and unharmed. Then they fed him twice with poisoned meat, but even here the martyr was saved by the care of the Lord. By order of Sebastian, Victor's eyes were gouged out and hung upside down on a tree, but three days later he was still alive. Then they cut off his head with a sword, but before that he managed to predict the death of his tormentors in 12 days, and the capture of the military commander Sebastian by enemies in 24 days. This is exactly how it all happened, and this prompted many pagans to accept the faith of Christ.
For Christians, Saint Victor is revered along with other passion-bearers for his faith and has become an example of unbending courage.
Holy
And now we come to the most important thing, because it is not in vain that many are interested in the question of when Victoria’s name day is, because the life story of many martyrs is simply horrifying.
St. Victoria was from Kuluza (Kukuza). When the persecutors caught her, they forced her to renounce Orthodoxy, if only for the sake of her children. However, she was unshakable in the truth of her faith. Victoria was tortured for a long time, and finally it seemed to the tormentors that she had died. But a miracle happened, and the saint was healed, her lacerations healed and disappeared.
What about King Huneric? According to ancient legend, on December 8, 484, in a fit of madness, he bit himself. This news made Christians very happy, although his successors continued to persecute believers. However, on this day a cathedral holiday was established for the Orthodox martyrs who suffered from the vandals.
In modern calendars of the Russian Orthodox Church there is only the memory of the martyrs of 62 priests and 300 laymen who suffered from the Arians in 477 in Africa, which is also celebrated on December 8/21. If you look at the website of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, then in the calendar after the mark of African martyrs, the martyr Victoria of Kuza (Kuluz) is also indicated.
In addition to the four martyrs with the name Victoria, indicated by Archbishop Sergius in the “Complete Monthly Book of the East,” there are also other saints with this name known in the history of the ancient church. Most likely, they were not known about them in the Orthodox East, but they were revered in the Orthodox West until 1054.
According to Mendelev
A gentle, light and feminine name, especially in the diminutive form Vita, is modest and charming.
Of the four main types of temperament, Victorias are most often characterized by melancholic. They are very sensitive, but also very secretive. Victoria's actions in everyday life do not give reason to claim that she has a strong will, but she can be stubborn and adamant if she considers herself right or if she wants to protect another. Victoria holds back her emotions and rarely openly reveals her feelings. If possible, she does only what she likes and is really interested in, and does it conscientiously and very professionally. Often chooses the profession of a teacher or educator; children love her. He has deep, but very selective intuition, unmistakably senses the emotional state of his interlocutor and guesses his attitude towards himself.
She is easily vulnerable, especially in her youth, since she is always distinguished by exceptional sensitivity and aversion to any show off. Victoria's mindset is most often synthetic, that is, she can combine disparate facts into a big picture. He is highly cultured, well-read and has a good memory. Victoria is sociable only among close friends. She is not able to fight for a warm place in life, to push others aside with her elbows. Victoria gets married either very early or very late, especially if she experienced unrequited love in her youth. With age, calmness comes to her, perhaps even indifference. and then indifference.
The colors of the name are white and blue.
Sexy portrait of a name (according to Higir)
She likes to love and fall in love; without a feeling of love, she cannot imagine life for herself. Love for her is a kind of drama, a unique situation, sexual attraction shrouded in romance. She can be a difficult partner for a man because she does not have the ability to quickly adapt sexually and is reluctant to compromise. At times, Victoria brilliantly plays, sometimes not without benefit for herself, a weak creature, a “little girl” in need of the protection of a strong and experienced man. In fact, she knows how to protect herself perfectly and knows what she wants from life. Victoria does not like mundane sex, sex that brings only sensual pleasures. She strives to make it romantically colored and poetic.
Her life could be stress-free if it were not for her excessive love attraction, which creates some difficulties for her. Victoria needs sex as a form of self-affirmation in the erotic sphere. Among these women there are many frigid ones who simply brilliantly portray passion and indomitable sexual desire, doing it with the talent of a professional actress. Victoria is subject to sudden mood swings; she can move from increased arousal to depression and complete refusal of sex. She is jealous, although she tries to suppress this feeling, and does not forgive a man’s infidelity. “Winter” Victoria is often a woman with an unsettled personal destiny, striving to dominate men. Her sexual behavior is somewhat aggressive, she likes to dominate in the sexual process, is prone to irony, ridicule, and does not tolerate rough caresses. Expects submission and admiration from a man.
