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Re: Russian names among Old Believers
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.~ Caitlín


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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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