The name Svetlana is on the list of the most popular female names in Ukraine. But do you know when its owners celebrate angel day?

The name Svetlana in the form in which it gained popularity appeared not so long ago. It originated in the early 19th century and was originally used in literature. Hypotheses about its ancient origin have not yet been confirmed.

The name was based on the word " Romantic heroines were called Svetlana.

The name began to gain particular popularity during the Soviet era, when the authorities began an active fight against religion and pursued a policy of abandoning church names..

So it will not be possible to find the name Svetlana in the church calendar. However, the Greek Fotinya is used as its analogue. It is translated as "

The Orthodox Church celebrates Fotinya Day three times a year:.

Traditionally, a person’s personal angel day is chosen to be a holiday that is closer to the actual date of his birth on the calendar.. Other similar holidays are called small name days.