Every year on March 26 they celebrate

men with names: Gabriel, Gavrail, Gavril,

women named: Gabriela

According to the canons of the Orthodox Church, this day is a holiday in honor of God’s messenger St. Archangel Gabriel. He is one of the seven archangels – those who bring people’s prayers to God, reveal prophecies and protect believers from evil.

It was Archangel Gabriel who informed the Virgin Mary that she was chosen to give birth to the Son of God (the day the church celebrates as the Annunciation). He is also the Herald, who announces the birth of John the Baptist – the Forerunner, who preaches the coming of the Savior.

Both in Eastern Orthodox and Western European religious art, icon painters depict the Archangel Gabriel with a blooming lily in his hand – a symbol of the Virgin’s innocence.

In folk beliefs, the Archangel Gabriel is attributed special authority over fire, water and the ripening of fruit.

What does the name Gabriela mean, sanovnik.bg explains.

1. Gabriela is an ancient Hebrew name meaning the fortress of God.

2. Women with this name have a name day on March 26.

3. Every Gabriela has a balanced character, unbreakable will and strong intuition.

4. These women are witty, ironic, but also very vindictive.

5. Gabriela is a sensitive woman, but knows how to control her emotions.

6. Women with this name are good hosts, know how to create comfort and are very hospitable.

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