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[Facts] Russian names among Old Believers
I found these names in a National Geographic article about Russian Orthodox Old Believers in Alaska:
Ulita (girl) and Varsanofy (boy). Anyone who knows the meanings?
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The Orthodox Church of America's website lists Ulita as a variant of Julitta, a saint (see the database for more info).Can't find any info on Varsanofy.
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This should be under the OPVarsanofy is almost certainly the Russian form of Barsanuphius (the Latinized form of a Greek saint's name):http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintb1i.htm

This message was edited 8/2/2007, 3:16 PM

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You mean it should be under opinions? Why? I asked about the meanings.
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I meant original post. :-)
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Ah, OK! Sorry! :)nm
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