What does Juliana mean in Orthodoxy? Holy Juliana icon

My first story will be about the blessed princess Juliania of Lazorevskaya, Murom. Gracious Juliana was born in the 30s of the 16th century, into the family of pious noblemen Justin and Stefanida Nedyurev. This was a rich noble family, observing the laws of God and, being faithful, pious, poverty-loving, they had many children, slaves and wealth. At the age of 6, she was left without a mother and was given to be raised by her maternal grandmother.

Her grandmother took her from Moscow to the city of Murom. After 6 years, the grandmother dies and the aunt, Natalya Arapova, the grandmother’s daughter, took up the task of raising the princess.

Natalya's large family, which included 8 girls and one son, did not favor the orphan. However, the girl’s meekness and humility, her hard work and cordiality towards others, made her obedient to her cousins, not interested in games and amusements. Princess Juliana is fully engaged in fasting. By this she caused ridicule and mockery of the slaves, and even her aunt reproached her for madness, forcing her to forcibly take food and water. But Juliana was faithful to her goal - she still fasted. She prayed to God and devoted herself to work with diligence.

At night she spun and sewed on a hoop, sheathing and dressing the homeless orphans, widows and weakly sick people of the village in which she lived. The noble princess’s philanthropy was surprising. Her virtue amazed not only her near and dear ones, but also all the people in the area.

Having no education, not reading the Holy Scriptures, righteous Juliana with all her heart had boundless love for her loved ones, care and high humility.

I think that meekness and humility were sent to her by God.

At the age of 16, she was married to a wealthy Murom nobleman, Georgy Osorin. The princess remembered the words of the priest at the wedding for the rest of her life; virtue and the organization of the family were the main things for her. She religiously followed them all her life, winning the love of her family, and with her meekness and long-suffering she acquired the love of even strangers who did not believe in her sincerity for the faith. Gradually she became the main one in the house.

In the absence of her husband, who was periodically called up for a year or two military service, the righteous princess indulged in prayers, worked tirelessly, and earned money. She distributed the proceeds from the sale of products to the poor, secretly from her father-in-law and mother-in-law. She saved the poor from hunger during the great famine in 1570, when many people died without a piece of bread.

God gave blessed Juliana ten sons and three daughters. The eldest son was killed by a slave. The children and servants at war with each other, despite all the efforts of Juliana to reconcile them and convince them to live in peace and piety, did not heed the word of the blessed one. The second son was killed in the royal service.

Juliana’s constant prayer and alms made her resistant to grief. She asked her husband to let her go to the monastery, but he convinced her not to do this for the sake of her children. Then the righteous woman set up something like a monastery in her home, continuing to intensely devote herself to prayers, imitating the words and deeds of the holy women, the great Christian ascetics, caring most of all about mercy.

During the great famine under Boris Godunov, Juliana sold all her acquired property and with the money raised from the sale she fed the sick and hungry, buried the dead and took care of loved ones and the servants who remained with her. She baked bread from quinoa and tree bark. Treating all the hungry hungry people. Surprising rich people with their selflessness and generosity. The bread she baked was the sweetest. On December 26, 1604, she fell ill and fell ill. But she only lay in bed during the day, and at night she got up and prayed with great zeal, which caused distrust of her illness among those around her. Having prepared to leave this life, she called on her family and said: “Thank God for everything! In your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit!”, she passed away into another world. When she died, they saw a shining golden crown around her head, and at night they saw burning candles and felt the fragrance flowing from the rooms. Appearing to one of the slaves, the saint ordered her to be taken to the Murovsky region, where she was interred.

Later, her relatives built a church over her grave. And during the burial of her son George, a coffin with the incorruptible relics of Blessed Juliana was discovered. The incense and sand around the coffin turned out to be healing. Many people came to be healed and miraculously recovered. By smearing yourself with peace or rubbing yourself with sand. the person received healing right in front of eyewitnesses.

I believe that these “miracles” happened by the will of our Lord through Saint Juliana, pious, righteous and merciful in the world.

And the icon of the merciful Juliana has great power healing thanks to divine love for man.

Nun Juliana

My next story is about a nun who lived in the twentieth century and earned the name of saint. Nun Juliania, in the world Maria Nikolaevna Sokolova, was born to the rector of the Moscow church in honor of the Dormition of the Holy Virgin, in the family of priest Nikolai Alexandrovich Sokolov. While still a child of 4 years old, Maria became interested in drawing and reading the Holy Scriptures. She was a thoughtful, hardworking and impressionable girl. One day, at the age of 6, she saw an unusually beautiful cross in the sky. which was subsequently drawn by her.

After the death of her father, at the age of 12, the girl felt an urgent need to have a mentor. And she began to pray to Saint Nicholas with a request to help her choose a path. Such a mentor, by the will of God, became Alexy Mechev, an experienced elder in the world, who was friends with the Optina elders. Father Alexy helped Juliana choose the path of serving the Lord.

In 1917, after Maria graduated from high school, she got a job as a school art teacher, but was unable to give a lecture to children on an atheistic topic and quit. Having settled into a private studio as an artist, she began drawing. Possessing a persistent, bold character and courage, Maria Nikolaevna, during the dangerous years of repression and persecution of the church, painted frescoes in closed churches and monasteries. She acutely felt the need to preserve and develop the ancient traditions of painting icons.

The revival of the art of hand-painted icons, the search for icon painting techniques, knowledge of them, will lead to the revival of the hand-made art of painting icons. This was her life's work. Working in conditions of devastation and hunger, Maria Ivanovna painted icons, continuing to work in the publishing house and teaching students.

In 1946, Maria was invited as an artist to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, where she, along with other artists, taught icon painting techniques, revealing the spiritual part of art. During this period, 29 different icons were painted.

In the 30s, Maria became a nun. During this period, many icons were created, and in 1958 she became the organizer of an icon painting circle at the Moscow Theological Academy, drew up a training plan for it and produced manuals for practical classes. The circle was created for the purpose of enlightenment and spiritual education of young people. For 23 years, Maria Ivanovna was the permanent leader of this circle.

For her noble work, namely: for the huge number of painted icons and the enlightenment of her followers, Maria Ivanovna was awarded by the Russian Church the Order of St. Prince Vladimir, III and II degrees, the Order St. Sergius Radonezhsky and three church medals.

I am deeply convinced that the light of her soul will be preserved by the icons she painted, which will help people seeking grace in God. They carry the energy of the holy spirit and divine love to everything that exists on earth.

Juliania Olshanskaya Pecherskaya

My third story will be about the daughter of Prince Olshansky. In the middle of the 16th century, after the annexation of Kyiv to Lithuania, the city was ruled by the family of Prince Olshansky for 150 years. Prince Dubrovitsky-Olshansky was a benefactor of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra. Suddenly his daughter Juliana, 16 years old, suddenly dies. The girl's body was buried near the Great Lavra Church.

Around 1724, while digging one of the graves for a young girl, a coffin with an incorrupt body was discovered with an inscription on a gilded tablet stating that in the coffin lay Princess Juliania of Olshanskaya, who died at the age of 16. Dressed in a snow-white dress, embroidered with jewels and gold, the girl’s body remained incorruptible. It was moved to the Great Lavra Church.

Some time later, the saint appeared to the Kyiv Metropolitan Peter Mohyla.

She accused the Metropolitan of that. That he doesn’t treat her relics well enough and doesn’t know

that God canonized her as a saint for what was pleasing to Him. After which he ordered that the relics of Juliania be transferred to a new precious reliquary with the inscription: “By the will of the Creator of Heaven and Earth, Juliania, the helper and great intercessor in Heaven, lives throughout the entire year. Here bones are a medicine against all suffering. You decorate the villages of paradise with yourself, Juliania, like a beautiful flower.”

Since then, many miraculous healings have occurred at the relics of the saint. There was even a case when a thief stole a precious ring, but did not have time to leave the gate. how he died, having only managed to scream in a heart-rending voice.

Another testimony to the holiness of Juliana happened one day with the abbot of the monastery of the Archangel Michael, the Golden-Domed Kyiv, who specially came to look at the relics of the saint and addressed this request to the ecclesiarch. The abbot never venerated the relics and had a vision: in a dream, after prayer, the saint herself appeared to him and reproached him for improper veneration of her relics, while she was numbered among the holy virgins pleasing to God. Since then, the abbot bows with great zeal when visiting the relics of holy righteous Juliana and expresses his reverent attitude towards her.

The relics of Saint Juliana of Olshansk were burned during a fire in the church in 1718. A new reliquary with incorruptible remains was placed in the Near Caves of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, decorated with jewelry. The holy virgin became the second of the holy wives of Rus'.

The icon of this saint is an assistant in healing sick female souls. By petitioning for forgiveness before the Most Pure Mother of God and before the Throne of the Holy Trinity for salvation, she helps women find peace of mind. The prayer to the holy virgin contains a request for healing from physical and mental illnesses, as well as a request to God through the holy immaculate virgin for the universal conversion of people to the Orthodox faith and mutual love and spiritual unity about strengthening the fortitude of believers, their meekness and humility before God

I invite women in difficult moments of life to ask for help from Saint Juliana the Helper, who intercedes with God for the healing of our souls.

Holy Martyr Juliana

The fourth story I will tell is about the holy martyr Juliana, who became a holy martyr. This sad and tragic story began after Juliana came of age. She was betrothed to a pagan groom. Accept Christian faith he refused. In response, the girl decided not to get married and remain a virgin. Her father severely beat her for disobeying his will, handing her over to the hands of Eparch Eleusius, who was to decide her fate.

The beauty of the girl captivated the eparch and he decided to persuade her to marry him. But Juliana was adamant in her decision to remain a virgin. Then she was subjected to cruel torture: she was hung by her hair, beaten, tortured with a hot iron, and then thrown into prison. The girl constantly prayed to God for salvation, for help, and the devil appeared to her in the form of an angel. He persuaded her to make a sacrifice in repentance to idols. But the girl did not believe the devil and asked God about who was in front of her and why he said such words. To which God replied that this is the devil, over whom she has power given to her by God. The Lord gave her strength and called her to fight the devil.

And a miracle happened - the safe and sound martyr Juliana stood up and severely beat the devil, then threw her out in the morning on a pile of dirt. At the trial, she denounced the treacherous eparch, but the court again punished the girl and threw her into a burning oven. Juliana began to pray intensely and put out the fire. Those eyewitnesses who were there immediately believed in Christ. There were 630 of them in total, men and women, but their heads were cut off because they dared to call him God.

When Juliana was thrown into a boiling cauldron, an angel sent by God saved her. And suddenly fire burst out from under the cauldron, burning the girl’s tormentors. Many died. But by order of Eleusius, the Girl’s head was cut off and she died, her soul rushing to God.

I told you another example of serving God, selfless devotion to Christ. Bowing before the holy name of the martyr Juliana, let us pray for the salvation of all human souls!

The female Ulyana is quite widespread throughout Europe. It is found no less often (in the form of Ulyan) in Ukraine. You will learn about its meaning, history of origin, interpretation options, name day dates, the fates of famous historical figures who wore it, and much more from this article.

Origin and meaning of the name

There are various proven or unconfirmed versions of the origin and meaning

According to historians, the word “Ulyana” could have arisen as a form of the name Juliania ( male version- Julian), which, in turn, is associated with Latin male name Julian (Ulyan). But Julian has a connection with the Roman family name Julius (Julius).

However, Ulyana is not directly derived from this Latin form, but rather is a related variant. Thus, historians have come to the conclusion that Ulyana is appeared “in the descendants of the Yulias”(“belonging to Julius”). As legend has it, this family was famous and respected, and it originates from the goddess Venus. Gaius Julius Caesar himself descends from this family. Female names Yuliana (Yulianna) and Yulia (Yuliania) were invented precisely on the basis of male models. Ulyana is the folk version of Yulia.

Another version of the formation is that Julius and Julian have a connection with the summer month of July, so Ulyana means “July”. Therefore, the name Ulyana is very suitable for, whose day fell in July.

And another popular version - the name means “curly”, “fluffy”.

Name forms

• Full form The name is written and sounds like Ulyana (Juliana).
• Derived forms: Julianka, Liana, Julia, Anya, Anyusha, Ulyanka, Ulya, Ulyakha, Ulyasha, Lyana, Yana.
• Diminutive options: Yana, Lina and Liana.
• Abbreviated (short)options: Ulyana, Ulyanka, Ulya, Ulyakha, Ulyasha, Lyana, Yana, Lina, Liana, Ulka, Ulechka, Una.
• We also give the declension by case: Ulyana, Ulyana, Ulyana, Ulyana, Ulyana, Ulyana.
• Church uniform: At baptism the girl is named Juliania.

Important! The above variants of the name Ulyana (for example, Yana, Liana) should not be confused with the names given at birth.

Angel's Day, name day

Angel Days (name day) for girls and women named Ulyana church calendar Orthodox Church celebrated on the day of remembrance of the saint in whose honor they were baptized, which is closest to the date of birth.

Remembrance days of saints with name Juliana: January 3 and 15; March 17; April 2; 16th of May; June 15; July 5 and 19; August 30 and 31; 6 September; November 14; December 17.

Memorial dates for saints with names Juliana according to the calendar Catholic Church: February 7, 16; 20th of March; may 13; June 19; October 11; August 12, 14, 17, 18; Nov. 1.

Name in different languages

The sound and spelling of this name in different languages ​​is somewhat different from each other:

• in Ukrainian - Ulyana;
• in Polish - Juliana;
• in English it sounds like Juliana, Julianna;
• in Spanish - Juliana;
• in Portuguese - Juliana;
• in Italian - Giuliana;
• German version - Juliana, Juliane;
• in Danish - Juliana;
• in French - Juliana, Julienne;
• Romanian version - Iuliana, Juliana;
• in Hungarian - Julianna.

The character and fate of people with this name in history

Ulyana ( Orthodox name- Juliania) Lazarevskaya (Muromskaya). She was born in 1530 into a revered noble family. She became known for her pious life and helping those in need. As a child, she avoided games, preferring prayer and needlework. At the age of 16, Juliania was married to the owner of the village of Lazarevo, Yuri Osoryin. The husband's family immediately fell in love with the daughter-in-law. She was modest and good-natured, surrounded her loved ones with attention and love. The housekeeping was run in a very exemplary manner. At night Juliana sewed, which she then gave to orphans and widows. During the Great Famine, she sold all her possessions to buy bread for the poor. She died in 1604. She was equated to sainthood.
Juliana (Queen of the Netherlands). Years of life: 1909-2004. Ruled from 1948 to 1980 Juliana had a strong character. She was an active and authoritative queen. Every year on April 30, the Netherlands celebrates Queen's Day, which is considered a public holiday and is the only annual public holiday on which it is not customary to work.

Did you know? During the Second World War, Monarch Juliana and her family hid in Ottawa. She was pregnant at the time. So that after birth the child can inheritthrone, the chamber in which the Queen gave birth was temporarily declared not to belong to the domains of Canada. Consequently, the baby was not born on the territory of a foreign state and could claimthroneon equal rights with other heirs of the titled mother. Since then, in gratitude for such an act, the royal dynasty of Holland sends several thousand tulip bulbs to Canada every year.

Ukrainian poetess and writer of German origin. Real name is Julia Schneider. Born in 1860 in Nikolaev (Austria-Hungary). The girl grew up polite and calm child, behaved like an adult. Ulyana suffered almost all childhood illnesses, so she did not play with other children. She read a lot, kept a diary, to which she trusted her pink dreams of a knight, drawings wedding dress, thoughts about death. Then she began to write poetry. Ivan Franko played a significant role in Kravchenko’s life and work. Having lived long life, she died in 1947 in Poland.
(born in 1924 in the village of Pervomaika, Ukrainian SSR) - member of the headquarters of the secret anti-Hitler organization “Young Guard”. The organization operated in the city of Krasnodon (now Ukraine) during the Second World War. It is known about Gromova that she was an excellent student at school and repeatedly received certificates of merit. Having a strong, decisive and fighting character, Gromova, together with other activists, organized a patriotic group in her native village. In 1943, posthumously, she was awarded the title of Hero of the USSR.
- Hollywood actress, prize-winner and laureate of many film festivals. Born in 1960. At birth her name was Julie Ann Smith. The girl turned into Julianne Moore when it turned out that such a name was already available in the Actors Guild. In the indifferent metropolis, no one was waiting for her with open arms; she had to work a lot and hard. Among best films with her participation we can highlight “Hannibal”, “I’m Not There”, “Chloe”. Julianne has been nominated for an Oscar four times. Having a delicate feminine appearance, the actress’s character cannot be called pliable and soft.
(born 1968) - Hollywood actress. Gained worldwide fame after leading role in the series “The X-Files”, where she played FBI agent Dana Scully. The actress’s strong and resilient character was very useful to her in her childhood and beyond. life path. Thanks to this disposition, as well as her talent, Anderson has earned her place among the stars of the first magnitude.

The main character traits of people with this name

When naming a girl Ulyana at birth or at baptism, it is worth first familiarizing yourself with the character traits inherent in this name.

Positive features. Ulyana is a complete person. Behind external calm and self-control hides a loving, soft and sympathetic nature. The girl is very simple and frank in communication, regardless of her place in society. Plus, she is forgiving and responsive. There is also a certain mystery about the girl, which is a significant part of her charm.

Important! Before naming the baby Ulyana, parents should be very careful about the characteristics of the name.

Negativequality: excessive softness, unnecessaryness, restlessness, laziness. She is often detached, uncollected, and lives in a world of dreams and fantasies that she has made up. The girl is interested in literally everything, but she devotes little time to studying. Therefore, she does not always study well. She can be violently indignant and react sharply to failures, but, fortunately, she quickly moves away without remembering what happened.

Name Astrology

Planets-patrons - Pluto and Venus.

Most suitable signs zodiac - Leo and Scorpio.

Happy colors- yellow, orange, red.

Stones-amulets - amber and labradorite. Amber symbolizes creativity, spirituality and inspiration. The stone awakens intuition, illuminates the mind and helps in achieving goals. The amulet helps the girl free herself from depression and blues. Labrador helps to reveal hidden abilities.

Totemic tree- maple. This is a tree of inner strength, it symbolizes restraint and modesty. A maple amulet will help a girl discover her best qualities, will bring harmony and peace into her life.

Deified plant- Melissa. It personifies liberation and rebirth, improves the inner mood and gives the girl confidence. The healing qualities of the plant help relieve tension and normalize sleep.

Deified animals serves as a snail. This is a sign of infinity and tranquility. This mollusk moves slowly towards its goal, but at the same time achieves success where others rush. An amulet with the image of a snail brings success and prosperity.
Character. For a child, the name Ulyana means that a girl with early childhood will exhibit the traits of a creative, inspired, temperamental personality. She is focused on creativity: she admires singing, dancing, drawing, going to the movies and theaters. Her fate is developing quite successfully: she lives a bright and rich life. This is a persistent and energetic nature, while it is not devoid of femininity, charm and mystery. A girl doesn’t think about starting a family for a long time until she realizes that this also matters in life. She lives in harmony with her husband.

Important!It is necessary to take into account in advance that Ulyana is not good at exact sciences. Mathematics, computer science, physics, and chemistry seem uninteresting to her. However, a girl can excel in humanities subjects. The future may also become goodartist,musician orart critic

Interpretation of the meaning of the letters of the name

• U- combines an attraction to higher ideals and the ability to sympathize with cunning and cunning. In addition, he is a soft and compliant person, but due to his distrust, he often makes mistakes in his assessments.
• L- pronounced aesthetic taste, creative talents, rich imagination. These people value inner beauty.
• b- this sign in the name Ulyana means that the girl will grow up easy-going, peaceful, and gentle even towards ill-wishers. She is prone to work that requires calmness, attentiveness, and accuracy in detail.
• I- in the value system of such people vital role self-esteem plays a role. Although they need to be respected by those around them, self-esteem and maintaining feelings self-esteem much more meaningful to them.
• N- the letter represents an initially wary view of absolutely everything. The girl is picky about her choice of social circle. She is honest and hard working.
• A- the letter symbolizes purposeful initiative. The craving for physical and metaphysical development makes a girl an active creator in the field that she chooses. Such people are leaders in all areas of life.

Ulyana's lucky number is a number 5 . This number characterized by such qualities as insight, efficiency, accuracy, perseverance, diligence, accuracy, scrupulousness, conscientiousness. In addition to the listed advantages, the girl is distinguished by high moral qualities. At the same time, she does not elevate herself above others and takes a healthy look at her privileges.

As you can see, the characteristics of the name Ulyana fully justify its meaning. If you liked the interpretation and sound of its forms, you can safely call the girl with this beautiful and noble name.

The name Ulyana appeared in Ancient Rus'. There are two versions of his appearance. According to the first version, it came from Julia, meaning “curly” and “fluffy”. The second version says that the name was formed from Iliana. From the article you will find out when Ulyana’s name day is and what kind of character this girl has. After all, some mothers, naming their daughter, do not know what awaits them.

The meaning of the name Ulyana

The main character trait of a girl or woman with this name is justice. She is energetic, strong and open to others. No one will say that Ulyana is a very gentle and soft person, because these qualities are hidden deep in her soul. Only close people know that she will come to the rescue at any moment. However, not to everyone, but only to those people who are truly dear to her. From an early age, Ulyana has been interested in art and creativity and loves to make crafts with her own hands, which she keeps as souvenirs. However, she has a little problem with exact sciences. Therefore, she often lags behind her peers in her studies.

Ulyana loves children very much, plays with them for a long time, and nurses the neighbors' children. You would never say that this girl has strict rules in relation not only to those around her, but also to herself. Ulyana knows exactly what she wants to achieve in life, and as a rule, she has had a goal since childhood. This girl’s nature is stubborn and complex, so as she gets older, fewer and fewer people understand her. Yet she does not suffer from loneliness. When she manages to be alone, she will be happy to communicate with nature. By the way, Ulyana’s name day is almost every month according to the church calendar. Only there is no angel day in February and September. Therefore, if you have a daughter, you can safely name her Ulyana. Then the angel will protect her all her life.

Ulyana's compatibility in marriage and love

As described above, this is a subtle and at the same time complex nature. It requires a certain approach. Therefore, it is not easy for Ulyana to find a life partner who suits her in spirit. However, many people pay attention to the guy's name. After all, he will become a reliable support both in marriage and in love.

Ulyana is usually approached by men with rare names. This could be Augustus, Casimir, Nikita, Pankrat, Taras or Julius. Sometimes good compatibility happens with Alexander, Andrey, Igor. Unsuccessful marriage can work out with Arkady, Vadim, Isaac, Rodion or Eric. Therefore, in order not to regret it in the future, it is advisable to pay attention to the name and character if Ulyana plans to marry these men.

There is an opinion that a girl with such a rare, but beautiful name finds an approach to absolutely everyone. Therefore, it is not surprising that many men are happy to offer her their company. After all, she is a lot of fun. Ulyana knows how to joke, tell jokes and support in difficult times. However, we must not forget about special attention, which the girl wants to receive. After all, she respects herself and demands the same attitude from others.

What days are Ulyana’s name days according to the church calendar?

Try to make sure that your daughter is protected by an angel all her life. Most often it depends on the parents. They are recommended to name the newborn baby according to the nearest one. To do this, read what days are Ulyana’s name days.

Angel Day is celebrated almost every month in the church calendar. This happens twice in January - on the 3rd and 15th, as well as on March 17, April 2, May 16, June 15, in July - 5 and 19, in August - 30 and 31, October 11, November 14, December 17. It is during these significant dates celebrates the day of the angel Ulyana. Therefore, if your daughter was born close to these dates, then you can safely call her by your favorite name. As you can see, name days are missed only in February and September.

Conclusion

Now we can sum up. Ulyana is a passionate, ardent, but strict girl who demands increased attention, respect and good attitude. However, she is a very sensual person, although few people know this. Ulyana skillfully hides her feelings. It can only open to a loved one. According to the church calendar, Ulyana’s name day is celebrated almost every month. Angel Day is absent only in February and September. Therefore, every mother can name her daughter Ulyana, so that she will be accompanied by a guardian angel all her life.

A girl with this name always finds mutual language both with a child and with an adult. Therefore, she will never suffer from loneliness. Ulyana loves to be alone to go to the forest, park or lake. She will be happy to communicate with nature, feed the birds, or just sit in silence.

Not only men, but also women communicate with Ulyana. After all, they know that she will always reassure, say a kind word and advise something practical. Ulyana is loved by her colleagues, friends and family. It is important to accept her as she is. Then Ulyana will try to do the impossible for you. After all, this a true friend and comrade.

Emotional, talented, unstoppable Juliana is the joy and pride of her parents, who will not know peace, because the house will only be quiet when her daughter is sleeping. Of course, not only the name Juliana will play a role, but it is what will give the girl a strong character.

Although there is also ambiguity in the name: its owner is capable of unseemly acts, and her fate depends on her upbringing, personal aspirations and goals. And parents need to be attentive if they want to raise a worthy person.

The origin of the name Juliana can be seen in various sources, although it is considered Slavic. Nevertheless, it was originally masculine and meant belonging to a tribal tribe. A similar word is mentioned in the name of an ancient Roman family. IN Ancient Greece That's what they called curly-haired children.

Juliana is an Orthodox name that also belonged to Saint Juliana of Olshansk. By the day of her death at the age of 16, this girl had accomplished many good deeds, for which she was elevated to the rank of saint. There is a legend that when her coffin was accidentally dug up many years after burial, the body remained fresh - without a single trace of decomposition. The relics of Olshanskaya, kept in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, are credited with miraculous healings that happen to pilgrims. Saint Juliana is still there, although the relics were partially damaged in a fire in 1718.

Meaning of the name

Juliana... the meaning of a name so unusual at first glance cannot be simple. That’s how it is: a bright nature who can devote her whole life to her calling if she understands what it is.

The girl was born to be successful and talented, so she often achieves heights in her chosen field. But the meaning of the child’s name Julian is not a translation or a story of its origin. This is a character bestowed by nature and parents.

Fate

What does the name Juliana mean for a girl? First of all, explosive character and restlessness. Parents will have to make a lot of effort to ensure that the child directs his energy towards development and not destruction. From childhood, the daughter will show stubbornness and emotionality. As a rule, still in early age You can also notice her talent, and she definitely has it. Therefore, if parents think that their girl is ordinary, they are mistaken and need to take a closer look.

The girl is prone to sudden mood swings, and she almost always behaves artistically: if she cries, then so that everyone can hear and pay attention, if she laughs, she laughs loudly and contagiously. In anger she is already scary as a child. But you usually don’t have to worry about the teenager Juliana - she is a balanced child who will no longer cause her parents any trouble, of course, if the parents took the trouble to raise their daughter at an earlier age.

Juliana's career is predicted to be successful if she copes with her quarrelsome character and selfishness. It is unlikely that you will be able to climb career ladder in politics or commerce. Most likely, her activities will be related to creativity. A girl can become a good teacher.

Juliana, as the name suggests, is a naturally friendly and sociable person. If you instill in her certain moral values ​​in time, she will be able to find many friends who, as already mentioned, will be devoted to her. She is energetic and positive. Usually does not remember insults.

In love and in the family, Juliana is quite predictable: she attracts a lot of attention and can cause passions and jealousy. She will never lead a monotonous lifestyle, so her partners should think about how to make their pastime varied in order to retain their chosen one. The girl will be a good housewife, but not at the expense of her favorite business.

Additional complexity in relationships is created by the ability to idealize people. It is difficult for Juliana to find a partner precisely because she imagines a hero who actually does not exist. By lowering her requirements a little, she still has a chance to become happy.

To win Juliana, a man must be independent, strong, and wealthy. Only then will she feel comfortable and confident next to him. But even if such a husband tries to force his wife to stay at home with the children, immersed in the household, she will never agree.

What does the name Juliana mean to her husband? Active lifestyle, constant readiness to act, sometimes even to the detriment of the family. Monotony can kill a marriage with Juliana, so it will not be easy for her husband. If everyday life drags on and the husband does not make any effort to make his wife’s life more interesting, she will blame him for all her troubles and bad mood. For the sake of the family’s happiness, it is important to remember that the owner of such a name requires creative fulfillment.

The birth of children will also not keep Juliana’s mother within the walls of the house: she will work and take them with her from early childhood, especially if the work does not require a strict schedule and presence in the office. If one is needed, the children of the owner of this name will quickly have a nanny.

But, of course, Juliana usually doesn’t choose a job where she has to sit in the office all the time - it’s boring and monotonous. She needs a business where she can show her activity, creativity, determination and enterprise.

Juliana's character

Juliana is a born leader. She attracts all people who do not even always understand why she is so attractive. But if suddenly the owner of this name behaves unseemly, she will immediately lose the devotion of her fans and just good acquaintances who doted on her. But she really can act ugly.

The characteristics of the name Juliana indicate that its owner will always be demanding of herself. Sometimes this quality prevents you from achieving what you want. Unfortunately, a girl usually transfers her high demands onto others. It is difficult for her to understand that people are imperfect. She is critical of the shortcomings of the people around her. Nevertheless, she easily forgives insults. And even if it seems that he remembers, he actually never takes revenge or tries to hurt the offender.

Juliana is quite proud and selfish. This prevents her from becoming happy and successful. When she can change her attitude towards people and the world in general, the girl will be able to change her life.

Emotional and easily excitable, lively, restless - there are many synonyms for this name. But at the same time, she is able to choose a worthy authority for herself and follow his advice.

What does the name Juliana mean for its owner? Activity without boundaries, constant determination to act and move forward. Competent, active, talented... she can be both demanding and quite soft. If necessary, Juliana will help and support, let you cry and advise you to act.

Juliana treats her personal space with trepidation, so any attempt on it will be perceived negatively. Without being aggressive, she still defends her right to privacy and personal development.

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Color

Turquoise, the color of aquamarine, which is what the name Julianna means, or rather its character: these are shades of perseverance, activity, and strength of mind.

Flower

Poppy and rose - two bright flower attributed to the character of the owner of the described name. What does the name Juliana mean in terms of plant selection? Poppy is an extraordinary flower, which is characterized as a symbol of talent and an active life position.

The intoxicating nature of the plant is also inherent in Juliana, because she attracts people to her like a magnet. But a girl does not always know how to use this gift, which is why she can make mistakes. The main thing is not to use your natural gift to manipulate people. As a result, you can get very badly burned.

What does the name Juliana mean? Rose is beautiful, passionate, attractive, romantic. But she is also a perfectionist, demanding of herself and others. This is exactly what this flower and the owner of the name Juliana are like. The girl tends to idealize those around her until she encounters their shortcomings. And then she will show her thorns.

Church name

In Orthodoxy, Julian's girls are baptized with the name Julian - that was the name of Princess Olshanskaya, who was elevated to sainthood.

Name in different languages

The name is originally attributed to the ancient Greek language: the translation of the name Juliana means “wavy, curly, fluffy.” But then only men wore it, but today the more familiar version of the name is more common - Julia. Therefore, they often claim that Juliana and Julia are one and the same.

In different languages, the name will sound similar: Juliana, Juliana, Yuliani, Juliana, Julienne, Yulianna (in Chinese), Yuriana (in Japanese).

Name options: full, affectionate and shortened

The abbreviated name Juliana is Yulia, Yulia, Ana, Liana. The girls are affectionately called Yulechka, Yulyushka, Yulianushka, Lanushka.

With a different spelling - Julianna will be called in abbreviation as she herself wants.

What names are suitable for patronymics?

The most consonant middle name options for this name: Alexandrovna, Andreevna, Borisovna, Vadimovna, Viktorovna, Vitalievna, Vladimirovna, Vyacheslavovna, Grigorievna, Denisovna, Dmitrievna, Leonidovna, Mikhailovna, Nikolaevna, Olegovna, Sergeevna, Stanislavovna, Stepanovna, Fedorovna.

Name compatibility

Relationships with Alexander, Robert, Victor, Daniil will be successful.

Relationships with Gleb, Ostap, Boris, Valery will be harmonious, but unlikely to be serious and durable.

How to decline a name

The name is declined in the traditional way: Juliana, Juliana, Juliane, Juliana, Juliana.

Famous people named Juliana

Among famous people There are many creative figures with this name:

• Juliana of Norwich (XIV–XV centuries) – mystical writer;
• Juliana Maria of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel - Queen of Denmark in 1752-1784;
• Juliana Charlotte Frederica Grimm - aunt of the Grimm brothers;
• Juliana Louise Emma Maria Wilhelmina of Orano-Nassau - Queen of the Netherlands at the beginning of the 20th century;
• Yuliana Yakovlevna Yakhnina – literary critic;
• Yuliana Nikolaevna Tolstova – Russian sociologist;
• Juliana Klein - German composer;
• Juliana Banze - German singer;
• Yuliana Donskaya – Russian composer;
• Juliana Pasha - Albanian singer;
• Yuliana Fedak – Ukrainian tennis player;
• Yulianna Karaulova is a Russian singer.

The meaning of the name Juliana for a girl is a strong character, love of movement and active image life. Of course, such a person rarely gets discouraged, always finds something to do, he is multifaceted and interesting in communication, which attracts a lot of people. But increased energy can tire people who are unable to maintain the same rhythm, so Juliana should be able to make compromises for the sake of family happiness and maintaining friendships.

According to legend, Saint Juliana Vyazemskaya was born in last quarter XIV century. She came from a noble and pious family of boyars, the Gostomyslovs. Her father Maxim Danilovich was appointed governor in the city of Torzhok, which was subordinate to Veliky Novgorod. In 1391 he was killed for his adherence to the Grand Duke of Moscow Vasily Dmitrievich. Juliania's mother, Maria Nikitichna, could not survive the untimely death of her husband, and died a few months later. Before her death, she called her husband's brother, Fyodor Danilovich, and instructed him to raise her four-year-old daughter Juliana. He became a father figure for the girl and raised her in the spirit of true Orthodox piety.

Having lost her parents, Juliana did not become despondent, but growing more and more, she relied on the will of God. Prayers to the All-Bountiful Lord in her uncle’s house and in the temple became her main consolation. Piety and fear of God became integral qualities of Juliana. The all-wise Lord, seeing her sincere faith, did not abandon her, giving her not only a pure and gentle soul, but also a beautiful and comely appearance. Upon reaching legal age, Juliania was married to Prince Simeon Mstislavovich of Vyazemsk. He was distinguished by meekness, fear of God and love of mankind. Holyly fulfilling the Commandments of the Lord, having accepted the Sacrament of Marriage, Simeon and Juliana immediately fell in love with each other. The life of their pious family proceeded peacefully and quietly, with mutual consent. They were like two pure white doves among the black and predatory crows.

The Russian land, which was then in vassal dependence on the Golden Horde, was not going through its best times. Civil wars, cruel morals, betrayal, envy and slander were widespread among ruling princes. At the turn of the XIV-XV centuries, there was a constant threat to the western borders of our Fatherland from the Lithuanians.

In 1390, the son of the Holy Blessed Grand Duke Dimitri Donskoy (May 19/June 1), Grand Duke of Moscow Vasily Dmitrievich, who ruled from 1389 to 1425, married the daughter of the Lithuanian prince Vitovt - Sophia. This marriage contributed to what the Smolensk principality, bordering between Moscow and Lithuania, was then experiencing last years of its existence. Grand Duke During the entire period of his reign, the Lithuanian Vitovt wanted not only to conquer the Smolensk lands, but also to gain a strong foothold on them, which his son-in-law, Prince Vasily Dmitrievich, practically did not interfere with.

The last owner of the Smolensk lands, Prince Yuri (George) Svyatoslavovich, came from the family of Vladimir Monomakh, from the tribe of the Smolensk prince Rostislav Mstislavovich (grandson of Monomakh). A fearless and power-hungry man, he was distinguished by an extremely restless character, a cruel disposition, and he himself often got into quarrels with his neighbors. Prince Yuri received the Smolensk principality in 1386, after the death of his father Svyatoslav Ivanovich, who fell in battle with the Lithuanians. At the beginning of the 15th century, he ordered the execution of many Smolensk boyars and Prince Mikhail Romanovich Bryansky, thereby creating an opposition for himself from their embittered relatives and supporters. In 1404, the Lithuanian army besieged Smolensk for seven months, according to the Russian historian N.M. Karamzin: “without the slightest success.” But as soon as Prince Yuri went to Moscow with a request for military assistance, his Smolensk enemies secretly contacted Prince Vitovt and surrendered the city to him. The wife of Prince Yuri, the daughter of the Ryazan prince Oleg Ioannovich, was also captured. From Smolensk she was sent to Lithuania.

Holy Blessed Juliana of Vyazemskaya

At first, Prince Yuri with his son Theodore and brother Vladimir fled to Novgorod the Great, and stayed there for some time. After the fall of Smolensk, Lithuanian troops soon captured Vyazma. Prince Simeon Mstislavovich Vyazemsky and his faithful wife Juliania shared the bitterness of exile with Prince Yuri Smolensky.

In 1406, Prince Yuri asked for patronage and protection in Moscow. Grand Duke Vasily accepted Princes Yuri and Simeon into the service, giving them the city of Torzhok for food, dividing it into two halves. Previously, these princes were united by strong male friendship. They shared joy and sorrow in half. Prince Simeon always did not forget about his subordination to Yuri. He gave him preference everywhere and in everything, serving faithfully. And Princess Juliana expressed respect, affection and kindness to all the guests. In those years, she blossomed even more spiritually and physically, which captivated the hearts of everyone who visited their hospitable home.

The peace did not last long happy life Simeon and Juliana in Torzhok. One of negative traits The character of Prince Yuri - voluptuousness, exorbitant love for women, took extreme forms here. And if earlier, having nearby legal spouse, he still restrained himself, then in Torzhok, feasting and indulging in empty entertainment, he quickly lost all control. He was seduced by the beauty of Princess Juliana. Envy of Prince Simeon crept into his heart, turning into irresistible desire definitely take possession of someone else's wife. Animal passion and vile carnal lust fired his imagination and clouded his mind. He forgot what our Lord Jesus Christ said in the Sermon on the Mount about adultery. “I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:28). I forgot about what else is in Old Testament reminded: “Do not covet her beauty in your heart. ...Can anyone walk on burning coals without having their feet burned? The same thing happens to the one who goes in to his neighbor’s wife; whoever touches it will not be left without guilt” (Proverbs 6, 25, 28-29). Confident of his impunity and permissiveness, Prince Yuri began to look for an opportunity to desecrate the honest marriage of the faithful Simeon and Juliana. He repeatedly came to their house with evil intentions, but the chaste princess skillfully avoided all his intrigues. Having broken the tenth commandment of God: “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, (nor his field), nor his male servant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, (nor any of his livestock), nor anything that is your neighbor’s” (Ex. 20:17), Prince Yuri soon moved from dirty thoughts and desires to unclean actions.

Completely blinded by prodigal passion, the unfortunate Prince Yuri decided to achieve his goal with insidious cunning. Having arranged a lavish feast in his house, he invited Prince Simeon and Princess Juliana. Incited by an evil spirit, Prince Yuri did not want to remember that it was drunkenness that most harmed chastity. “Don’t look at the wine, how it turns red, how it sparkles in the cup, how it flows smoothly; subsequently, like a snake, it will bite, and sting like an adder; Your eyes will look at other people’s wives, and your heart will speak debauchery” (Proverbs 23:31-33). Having drunk wine, and having lost all control over himself, Prince Yuri insidiously stabbed the unsuspecting Prince Simeon with a sword. Thus, having finally entered the path of lawlessness, violating the sixth commandment of God: “Thou shalt not kill” (Ex. 20:13). Then he ordered the servants to forcefully, “as if he had lordly power over her,” to bring the blessed Juliana to his bedroom. And here she, even under pain of death, knowing about the death of her husband, was not afraid of violence and threats, did not commit lawlessness, continuing to unshakably maintain her chastity. With prayers, exhortations and righteous anger, Princess Juliana tried to reason with the insane sensualist, wanting to divert him from a new crime. “Why, my lord, are you working in vain? Never let such a shameful thing happen! You know, my lord, I have a husband and how can I desecrate his honest bed! It’s better for me to die than agree to such a bad deed!” The words of Saint Juliana led the criminal soul of the sensualist into a state of obsession. In a frenzy, Prince Yuri came closer to her and, seeing her resistance, became furious and threw her down, trying to take possession of her. Princess Juliana, with courage unusual for a fragile woman, began to defend herself from the rapist. Grabbing a knife, she tried to stab Prince Yuri in the throat with it, hitting him in the hand. Taking advantage of his temporary confusion, Saint Juliana broke free and ran out into the courtyard screaming for help. Yuri became so mad that he ordered to catch up with the princess, cut off her arms and legs, kill her and throw her dead body into an ice hole in the Tvertsa River.

According to the handwritten Life of the Holy Princess Juliana, kept in the cathedral church of the city of Torzhok, Prince Yuri, by deception and cunning, lured Princess Juliana into one of the rooms of his palace. After attacking her and screaming for help, Prince Simeon came running. Prince Yuri, mad with rage, rushed at him and killed him; and Princess Juliana himself “chowed into pieces” and ordered to be thrown into the river. Having suffered from Yuri, the chaste Juliania and her husband, the blessed Simeon, washed their wedding crowns with immaculate blood, and peacefully went to the Lord to receive the crown of martyrdom there. Instead of a short and temporary earthly life, they received eternal life and the kingdom of heaven. Their death followed on December 21, 1406.

According to legend, the body of the holy noble prince of Vyazemsky Simeon Mstislavovich was transferred with honors to Vyazma, had a funeral service and was solemnly buried in the fortress, on Cathedral Hill, in the St. Nicholas (later Trinity) Church. His property, by common agreement of the children of Simeon and Juliana and with the consent of the Grand Dukes of Moscow Vasily Dmitrievich and Vitovt of Lithuania, was transferred to the Vyazemsky Cathedral. Since then, prayerful commemoration of Prince Simeon and his wife has been constantly performed there. Holy Prince Simeon is revered locally in Vyazma and Torzhok. His images are found in icons and paintings in the churches of Torzhok, Tver and Vyazma. It is included in the Cathedral of Smolensk Saints. The Vyazemsky Cathedral was rebuilt several times, the city itself was attacked by the enemy, and the relics of Saint Prince Simeon are considered lost.

After brutal murder, despised and blamed by everyone, Prince Yuri fled to the Horde. In his Epistle to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul reminded: “...Know this, that no fornicator, or unclean person, or covetous person, who is an idolater, has inheritance in the kingdom of Christ God” (Eph. 5:5). Unable to find peace for himself in the wild steppes, tormented by pangs of conscience, he withdrew to other lands and wandered, afraid to even say his name. Soon Prince Yuri returned to Rus' and began to look for a deserted place to settle in it, repent and mourn his terrible sins. He remembered the words of King David from the Psalter: “...I revealed my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity; I said: “I will confess my crimes to the Lord”; and You have taken away from me the guilt of my sin” (Ps. 31:5). He found a modest monastic refuge in the domain of his father-in-law, Prince Oleg of Ryazan. In the Nikolaev Venev Monastery, located near the Sturgeon River (34 versts from Tula), he was received by Abbot Peter. Having confessed and repented, Prince Yuri remembered his “many troubles and misfortunes, and worldly rebellions, and spiritual passions.” For “...he who hides his crimes will not prosper; but whoever confesses and leaves them will have mercy” (Proverbs 28:13). After staying in the monastery for several days, he became seriously ill and died on September 14, 1408.

Martyr Juliana Vyazemskaya. Fragment of the Novotorzh Wonderworkers icon. 1797

The Lord discovered the remains of the holy blessed princess Juliana in the spring of that year. According to legend, her whole and incorrupt body, floating against the current, was discovered by one sick (relaxed) peasant walking to the city of Torzhok along the banks of the Tvertsa River. Having seen the miraculous phenomenon, he was amazed, frightened and was about to leave when he heard a voice coming from the lifeless body: “Servant of God, do not be afraid. Go to the cathedral church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and tell the archpriest and others to take my sinful body from here and bury it on the right side of this church.” At the same time, the peasant felt completely healthy. With joy, he fulfilled the wonderful command of blessed Juliana. Immediately, having received the news of the discovery of the body of the honest princess, many people, led by the cathedral archpriest, went to the indicated place. Not far from the shore, they found her remains and, with appropriate triumph, transferred them to the cathedral, where Saint Juliana found her rest in a stone tomb. At the same time, many patients received healing from their serious illnesses.

In 1598, the protodeacon of the cathedral church of Torzhok, John, without any blessing, wanted to secretly examine the relics of Saint Juliana, which were kept under wraps. For forty days he prayed to God and fasted. When Father John began to dig up the princess’s burial, he was overcome with horror. At the same time, fire burst out of the coffin, severely scorching the daring archdeacon, and a voice was heard: “Do not work in vain, father, for you should not see my body until it is the will of God.” The punished protodeacon lay motionless for half a day, until the sexton who entered the church saw him and called the people together. John with tears told everyone about what had happened to him. For more than two months, the protodeacon lay in bed, unable to get up. He sincerely repented, and only by praying at the tomb of Saint Juliana, where his relatives brought him, did he receive healing.

In April 1815, they began dismantling the old Transfiguration Cathedral in Torzhok, built back in 1364 on the site of the more ancient Spassky Church. At the same time, part of the stone tomb was opened, in which the remains of the holy princess rested. Day and night, people flocked to the burial place of the blessed Juliana. Many of the sincere believers, touching her coffin, or taking part of the earth from the temple, received healing from their illnesses. At this time, the construction of the walls of the new cathedral continued. In connection with the glorification of Saint Juliana, on June 2, 1819, under the cathedral church, on the right side, a chapel was built and consecrated in her honor. In 1906, it was turned into a separate chapel dedicated to the Holy Princess Juliana. According to the testimony of Archbishop of Tver and Kashinsky Dimitri (Sambikin; 1839-1908), in 1820, for the chapel (right) altar dedicated to Saints Juliana of Nicomedia and Juliana of Vyazemsk and Novotorzh, in the Transfiguration Summer City Cathedral, an antimension was issued by Archbishop Philaret (Drozdov; 1782-1867; saint; memory November 19/December 2). In 1822, the construction of a new cathedral, built according to the design of the architect K.I. Rossi, completed, and then it was consecrated. In the name of the holy Princess Juliana, a chapel was also built in the church in honor of the holy noble prince Alexander Nevsky in Tver.

“Having lived piously in the law good deeds adorned like strong adamant, you appeared as the chaste, holy, blessed princess Juliana; Having despised the perishable glory and goodness of the body, you defeated the evil enemy and accepted martyrdom for the sake of chastity. For this reason, having been crowned with an incorruptible and eternal crown from Christ God, now from the faces of the martyr you rejoice and great miracles flow to us who come to your tomb, abundantly. With the same cry: pray to Christ God for all of us, who honor your sufferings with faith and love,” is sung in the troparion of Saint Juliana.

During the anti-religious campaign that unfolded throughout Russia, on February 5, 1919, the tomb with the relics of Holy Princess Juliana was opened. Government officials called this looting and desecration of an ancient shrine a “public examination” and “liquidation of a cult.” dead bodies" According to some reports, after this incident, the relics of Saint Juliana rested in the Church of the Archangel Michael in the city of Torzhok even before 1930. Other sources claim that immediately after the autopsy, the Bolsheviks threw the relics of Saint Juliana into the Tvertsa River. Currently, the location of the relics of the blessed princess Juliana is unknown.

The Orthodox Church honors the memory of the holy faithful Prince Simeon and Princess Juliania of Vyazemsky on December 21/January 3 (Old Art.), the day of their martyrdom. And also: on the Sunday before July 28/August 10 - Cathedral of Saints of the Land of Smolensk, Sunday after June 29/August 11 - Cathedral of Saints of the Land of Tver, second Sunday after Pentecost - Cathedral of All Saints in the Russian Land who have shone and blessed Juliana, Princess Vyazemskaya - 2 / June 15.

The martyrdom of Saints Simeon and Juliana is reflected in many Russian chronicles. There are known handwritten legends about them: “The Tale of the Blessed Princess Juliania, the wife of the Blessed Prince Simeon Mstislavovich Vyazemsky” and “The Tale of the Murder of the Holy Prince Simeon Mstislavovich Vyazemsky and his Chaste Princess Juliania, and of Prince Yuri of Smolensk”, on the basis of which the Life of Iu was compiled creepers A separate chapter is devoted to this event in the Degree Book. In the first half of the 19th century, a service to the holy blessed princess Juliana was compiled, which was subsequently placed in the Menaion for December. The Akathist to her was compiled in 1883 by Andrei Fedorovich Kovalevsky.