In 1943, the Russian Orthodox Church permitted the women's name Svetlana. Was it made specifically for Stalin's daughter?
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Russian Wikipedia says the name "Svetlana" was invented in 19th century by a poet Alexander Vostokov . But some people also pointed out that Svetlana is Russian equivalent of Photini, the Samaritan woman Jesus met at the well. These claims seem controversial. If the name was invented in 19th century, how did the Russian Orthodox Church call the Samaritan woman prior to this?
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May 22, 2020, 04:11 AM
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