以我的case, "Mathew" is not acceptable, only can use "Matthew". "Mathew" is a variation from Matthew still object from my Parish Church. As such, Celesta maybe a variation from another name.
不過, 也曾看過資料如此說: Baptism name
(taken from the Pastoral Manual, 1997 edition,
Diocese of Rockville Centre)
1. Although it is a long-standing custom, a saint's name is not a requirement.
2. A baptismal name that is offensive to Christians is not permitted; a saint's name not necessary. Offensive names include Lucifer, Beelzebul, Hitler, etc.
3. Names from the Old Testament are perfectly acceptable.
可是, 如果聖名只是一個普通的名稱,背後沒有聖人的支持, 以我的角度看便沒有了特別的意義。
(update on 7-7-07)
The meaning of "Celesta" is Heavenly; divine. It has a beautiful meaning but do not have a history background of a Saint to follow. 傳統上 (I mean in Catholic), 所選為聖名其聖人生平也該是選擇時應考慮的, 因為我們想以他/她為芳表。
因此, 今日教會是否有兩個不同的標準我實在並不知道, 也有可能是不同教區有不同的標準。 如不需聖人歷史做background, "Celesta" is a good name.
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