Kateryna’s (Catherine’s) name day under the new church calendar of the OCU and UGCC is celebrated on 24 November; under the old style it is 7 December. The day honours Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a wise and educated young woman who did not renounce her faith. Below are short name day wishes for Kateryna, wishes in your own words, messages for a friend, mom, sister or colleague, and poems.
More name day greetings: name day wishes; by name — Olha’s name day and Tetiana’s name day.
The warmest words are the ones written just for her. Think of her qualities — wisdom, kindness, sense of humour — and wish her what she dreams of. For example: “Katia, happy name day! You always find the right words for everyone, so may the best words reach you today. May Saint Catherine protect you and give you wisdom in every decision.”
Happy name day, Katia dear!
May your path be bright and clear,
May your angel spread its wings
And protect from harmful things!
Saint Catherine, wise and bright,
Be with you by day and night.
May your life bloom like a garden fair
With love and joy beyond compare!
Saint Catherine of Alexandria lived in Egypt in the late 3rd and early 4th centuries. She was an educated daughter of a noble family and died a martyr for her faith. In Ukraine she was considered the patroness of young women: on the eve of her feast, girls told fortunes about their future husbands.
Tender peony spray roses or a pastel bouquet suit a name day perfectly. You can add a sweet gift — macarons.
More options in our peony roses and flowers for a woman sections.
Kateryna (Catherine) comes from a Greek name most often linked with the word “pure”. In Ukraine the name is especially loved thanks to artist Kateryna Bilokur, whose flower still lifes still captivate viewers, and the heroine of Shevchenko’s poem. So a greeting for Kateryna can be heartfelt and floral:
Under the new church calendar — on 24 November; under the old style — on 7 December.
Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria, an educated Christian woman from Alexandria who died for her faith in the early 4th century.
A bouquet of tender roses, sweets, a book or a piece of jewellery with a personal touch.
A summer name day: Nataliia’s name day (26 August).
Another summer name day: Mariia’s name day (22 July).
January name days for women: Nina name day wishes (14 January).
December name days: Varvara name day wishes (4 December).
Read also: birthday wishes for Kateryna.
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.
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