The main name day of Mariia (Maria) under the new church calendar of the OCU and UGCC is celebrated on 22 July; under the old style it is 4 August. The day honours Saint Mary Magdalene, Equal-to-the-Apostles — the myrrh-bearer who was the first to see the risen Christ. Below are short name day wishes for Mariia, wishes in your own words, messages for a friend, mom, sister or colleague, and poems.
More name day collections: name day wishes, Olena’s name day and Kateryna’s name day.
Mary Magdalene is a symbol of faithfulness and hope, so wishing light, self-belief and the support of loved ones fits well. Add a personal detail. For example: “Marichka, happy name day! You know how to believe in people and support them even when others give up. May Saint Mary protect you, and may all the good you give come back to you a hundredfold.”
Happy name day, Mary dear!
May summer sunshine warm you here,
May happiness and love so true
Bloom in every day for you!
Mariia, gentle, kind and bright,
May angels guard you day and night,
May faith shine like a star above
And fill your life with peace and love!
Mary Magdalene was one of the myrrh-bearing women who followed Christ. On the morning after the Resurrection she came to the tomb, was the first to see the risen Saviour and told the apostles. That is why the Church calls her Equal-to-the-Apostles. Besides 22 July, women named Mariia may also celebrate on other feast days of saints with this name.
A summer name day is the season for tender bouquets of hydrangea and roses. They last long and suit both a friend and a mom.
More options in our hydrangea bouquets and flowers for a woman sections.
Mariia (Mary) is a Hebrew name long interpreted as “wished-for” or “beloved”. Linked to the Mother of God, it is considered one of the brightest names in Ukraine. Famous namesakes include artist Mariia Prymachenko and actress Mariia Zankovetska. Wishes for Mariia:
The main date is 22 July under the new church calendar (4 August under the old style), the feast of Mary Magdalene.
A myrrh-bearer who was the first to see the risen Christ and told the apostles. She is venerated as Equal-to-the-Apostles.
A bouquet of flowers, personalised jewellery, an icon of Saint Mary or a nice gift certificate.
The next summer name day: Anna’s name day (25 July).
An autumn women’s name day: Faith, Hope and Love Day (17 September).
July name days: Maryna name day wishes (17 July).
September name days: Yelyzaveta name day wishes (5 September).
Read also: birthday wishes for Mariia.
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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