Anastasiia Name Day Wishes

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Anastasiia’s (Anastasia’s) name day under the new church calendar of the OCU and UGCC is celebrated on 22 December; under the old style it is 4 January. The day honours the Holy Great Martyr Anastasia the Deliverer from Bonds, who helped prisoners and the suffering. A December name day is a lovely way to start the winter holidays. Below are short name day wishes for Anastasiia, wishes in your own words, messages for a friend, mom, daughter or colleague, and poems.

Other winter name days: Anna’s name day and Vasyl’s name day; general collection — name day wishes.

Short name day wishes for Anastasiia

• Anastasiia, happy name day! Light, warmth and winter miracles.
• Nastia, happy angel day! May your guardian angel always be near.
• Nastia, happy name day! May every day bring new strength and joy.
• Happy name day, Anastasiia! Health, love and dreams come true.

Wishes in your own words

The name Anastasiia comes from the Greek for “resurrection”, so wishing renewal, fresh strength and freedom from whatever weighs her down fits well — just as the saint helped others. For example: “Nastia, happy name day! You can inspire people and restore their faith even on the hardest days. May Saint Anastasia protect you and help you let go of everything that holds you back.”

For a friend

• Nastia, happy name day! Thank you for your friendship and support. May the winter holidays be your best yet.
• Happy angel day, my friend! Be happy, loved and always as bright as you are.
• Nastia, congratulations! May the new year bring travel, inspiration and pleasant surprises.

For mom, daughter or sister

• Mom, happy name day! Thank you for your love and wisdom. Health and many happy years.
• My dear daughter, happy name day! May your angel protect you and your dreams come true.
• Sis, happy name day! May life bring only joyful events.

For a colleague

• Anastasiia, happy name day! Thank you for your energy and professionalism. Success and inspiration.
• Happy name day, Anastasiia! May everything go smoothly before the holidays.

Name day poems for Anastasiia

Happy name day, Nastia dear!
May snow sparkle bright and clear,
May life be kind in every way
And joy be with you every day!

Anastasiia — light and might,
May your days be warm and bright,
May each morning bring you cheer
And love surround you all the year!

About the feast

Saint Anastasia lived in the late 3rd and early 4th centuries and secretly visited imprisoned Christians, bringing them food and medicine. She became known as the Deliverer from Bonds. She died a martyr around 304. The name Anastasiia comes from the Greek word for “resurrection”.

Flowers for Anastasiia

Before the winter holidays a lush pink bouquet is especially welcome — it will brighten the festive table.

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More options in our large rose bouquets and flowers for a woman sections.

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FAQ

When is Anastasiia’s name day?

Under the new church calendar — on 22 December; under the old style — on 4 January.

Why is Saint Anastasia called the Deliverer from Bonds?

Because she helped imprisoned Christians — “loosening their bonds” and easing their suffering.

What does the name Anastasiia mean?

From Greek — “resurrection”, “reborn”.

Read also: birthday wishes for Anastasiia.

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Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.