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GREEK NAMEDAYS IN THE MONTH OF MAY
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Greek namedays in the month of May
1 May / 1 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 1, we commemorate:
JEREMIAS the Prophet
New Martyr Maria of Fourna, Mirabella in Crete
TAMARA (Tamar), Queen of Georgia
Nikiforos the Monk of Chios
Asaph, Bishop of Wales
PHILOSOPHUS, Martyr
ISIDORA, the Fool for Christ
Synaxis of the Three New Righteous Martyrs of the Holy Mountain, Euthymius, Ignatius, and Acacius
(capital letters: nameday)
JEREMIAS the Prophet
New Martyr Maria of Fourna, Mirabella in Crete
TAMARA (Tamar), Queen of Georgia
Nikiforos the Monk of Chios
Asaph, Bishop of Wales
PHILOSOPHUS, Martyr
ISIDORA, the Fool for Christ
Synaxis of the Three New Righteous Martyrs of the Holy Mountain, Euthymius, Ignatius, and Acacius
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
1 May / 1 Μαΐου
FILOSOFOS (Filosofos, Filosofia, Filosofi, Sofos, Sofia, Sofi, Sophie) / ΦΙΛΟΣΟΦΟΣ (Φιλόσοφος, Φιλοσοφία, Φιλοσοφή, Σοφός, Σοφία, Σόφη)
ISIDORA (Isidora, Dora) / ΙΣΙΔΩΡΑ (Ισιδώρα, Δώρα)
JEREMIA (Jeremia, Ieremias) / ΙΕΡΕΜΙΑΣ (Ιερεμίας)
TAMARA (Tamara, Tammara, Tamar) / ΤΑΜΑΡΑ (Τάμαρα, Ταμάρα)
Attention: Ofcourse Sofia only celebrates today if it is used as a short form of Filosofia. If that is not the case, Sofia celebrates 17th of September (commemoration of Saint Sophia).
1 May / 1 Μαΐου
FILOSOFOS (Filosofos, Filosofia, Filosofi, Sofos, Sofia, Sofi, Sophie) / ΦΙΛΟΣΟΦΟΣ (Φιλόσοφος, Φιλοσοφία, Φιλοσοφή, Σοφός, Σοφία, Σόφη)
ISIDORA (Isidora, Dora) / ΙΣΙΔΩΡΑ (Ισιδώρα, Δώρα)
JEREMIA (Jeremia, Ieremias) / ΙΕΡΕΜΙΑΣ (Ιερεμίας)
TAMARA (Tamara, Tammara, Tamar) / ΤΑΜΑΡΑ (Τάμαρα, Ταμάρα)
Attention: Ofcourse Sofia only celebrates today if it is used as a short form of Filosofia. If that is not the case, Sofia celebrates 17th of September (commemoration of Saint Sophia).
2 May / 2 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 2, we commemorate:
Removal of the Relics of St. Athanasius the Great
HESPEROS & Zoe the Righteous
BORIS, King & Enlightener of Bulgaria (Michael in Baptism)
Jordan the Wonderworker
MATRONA, The Sightless (Aommati), Russia
(capital letters: nameday; also nameday of people with the name AVGERINOS)
Removal of the Relics of St. Athanasius the Great
HESPEROS & Zoe the Righteous
BORIS, King & Enlightener of Bulgaria (Michael in Baptism)
Jordan the Wonderworker
MATRONA, The Sightless (Aommati), Russia
(capital letters: nameday; also nameday of people with the name AVGERINOS)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
2 May / 2 Μαΐου
AVGERINOS (Avgerinos, Augerinus, Avgeris, Avgitis, Avgeras, Avgerou, Avgerini, Ava) / ΑΥΓΕΡΙΝΟΣ (Αυγερινός, Αυγέρης, Αυγίτης, Αυγέρας, Αυγέρου, Αυγερού, Αυγερινή, Αβα) *)
BORIS, MPORISOS (MICHAEL) (Boris, Borys, Mporisos (Michael)) / ΜΠΟΡΙΣ, ΜΠΟΡΙΣΟΣ (ΜΙΧΑΗΛ) (Μπόρις, Μπόρισος (Μιχαήλ))
ESPEROS (Esperos, Espera, Esperia) / ΕΣΠΕΡΟΣ (Εσπερος, Εσπέρα, Εσπερία) **)
MATRONA (3) (Matrona of Russia - The Blind) / ΜΑΤΡΩΝΑ (3) (Ματρώνα, Ματρόνα)
*) The name Augerinos means: "He who appears at dawn, the dawn". It comes from the ancient Greek word avgi (αυγή), of unknown etymology.
**) The name Esperos is an ancient Greek name meaning: “evening”.
2 May / 2 Μαΐου
AVGERINOS (Avgerinos, Augerinus, Avgeris, Avgitis, Avgeras, Avgerou, Avgerini, Ava) / ΑΥΓΕΡΙΝΟΣ (Αυγερινός, Αυγέρης, Αυγίτης, Αυγέρας, Αυγέρου, Αυγερού, Αυγερινή, Αβα) *)
BORIS, MPORISOS (MICHAEL) (Boris, Borys, Mporisos (Michael)) / ΜΠΟΡΙΣ, ΜΠΟΡΙΣΟΣ (ΜΙΧΑΗΛ) (Μπόρις, Μπόρισος (Μιχαήλ))
ESPEROS (Esperos, Espera, Esperia) / ΕΣΠΕΡΟΣ (Εσπερος, Εσπέρα, Εσπερία) **)
MATRONA (3) (Matrona of Russia - The Blind) / ΜΑΤΡΩΝΑ (3) (Ματρώνα, Ματρόνα)
*) The name Augerinos means: "He who appears at dawn, the dawn". It comes from the ancient Greek word avgi (αυγή), of unknown etymology.
**) The name Esperos is an ancient Greek name meaning: “evening”.
3 May / 3 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 3, we commemorate:
The Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura
Peter the Wonderworker
Xenia of Kalamata the Great Martyr
Ahmet the Calligrapher & Martyr
Father Theodosius, Abbot of Kiev Caves Lavra
Theophan, Bishop of Peritheorion
Oikoumenios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Trikka
RODOPIANUS, Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
The Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura
Peter the Wonderworker
Xenia of Kalamata the Great Martyr
Ahmet the Calligrapher & Martyr
Father Theodosius, Abbot of Kiev Caves Lavra
Theophan, Bishop of Peritheorion
Oikoumenios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Trikka
RODOPIANUS, Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
3 May / 3 Μαΐου
RODOPI (Rodopi, Rodopee) / ΡΟΔΟΠΗ (Ροδόπη, Ροδώπη)
3 May / 3 Μαΐου
RODOPI (Rodopi, Rodopee) / ΡΟΔΟΠΗ (Ροδόπη, Ροδώπη)
4 May / 4 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 4, we commemorate:
Pelagia the Nun-martyr of Tarsus
Hilary the Wonderworker
Euthemios, Bishop of Madytos
Athanasios, Bishop of Corinth
MELES of Scythopolis, Ascetic, Righteous Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
Pelagia the Nun-martyr of Tarsus
Hilary the Wonderworker
Euthemios, Bishop of Madytos
Athanasios, Bishop of Corinth
MELES of Scythopolis, Ascetic, Righteous Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
4 May / 4 Μαΐου
MELIA (Melia, Melitsa, Melis, Melos, Melios, Melas) / ΜΕΛΙΑ (Μέλια, Μελίτσα, Μελής, Μέλος, Μέλιος, Μέλας)
4 May / 4 Μαΐου
MELIA (Melia, Melitsa, Melis, Melos, Melios, Melas) / ΜΕΛΙΑ (Μέλια, Μελίτσα, Μελής, Μέλος, Μέλιος, Μέλας)
5 May / 5 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 5, we commemorate:
IRENE the Great Martyr
Neophytos, Gaius, & Caianus the Monk-martyrs
The Righteous Martyr EPHRAIM the Younger
Euthymios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Madytos
(capital letters: nameday)
IRENE the Great Martyr
Neophytos, Gaius, & Caianus the Monk-martyrs
The Righteous Martyr EPHRAIM the Younger
Euthymios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Madytos
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
5 May / 5 Μαΐου
EFRAIM (Efraim) / ΕΦΡΑΙΜ (Εφραίμ)
EFREM (Efrem, Efraim, Euphraim, Efremios, Efraimios, Euphremius, Efremis, Efraimis, Euphremes, Efremakis, Efraimakis, Efremia, Efraimia, Euphremia, Efremitsa, Efraimitsa) / ΕΥΦΡΑΙΜ (Ευφραίμ, Ευφραίμιος, Ευφραίμης, Ευφραιμάκης, Ευφραιμία, Ευφραιμίτσα)
EIRINAIOS (3) (Eirinaios, Ireneus, Eirinaia, Irenea) / ΕΙΡΗΝΑΙΟΣ (3) (Ειρηναίος, Ειρηναία)
IRINI (1) (Eirene, Eirini, Irene, Irini, Eirena, Eirina, Irena, Irina, Rena, Rina, Rinio, Rinoula, Eiringko, Renia, Rhenia) / ΕΙΡΗΝΗ (1) (Ειρήνη, Ειρήνα, Ρένα, Ρήνα, Ρηνιώ, Ρηνούλα, Ειρήνγκω, Ρένια)
5 May / 5 Μαΐου
EFRAIM (Efraim) / ΕΦΡΑΙΜ (Εφραίμ)
EFREM (Efrem, Efraim, Euphraim, Efremios, Efraimios, Euphremius, Efremis, Efraimis, Euphremes, Efremakis, Efraimakis, Efremia, Efraimia, Euphremia, Efremitsa, Efraimitsa) / ΕΥΦΡΑΙΜ (Ευφραίμ, Ευφραίμιος, Ευφραίμης, Ευφραιμάκης, Ευφραιμία, Ευφραιμίτσα)
EIRINAIOS (3) (Eirinaios, Ireneus, Eirinaia, Irenea) / ΕΙΡΗΝΑΙΟΣ (3) (Ειρηναίος, Ειρηναία)
IRINI (1) (Eirene, Eirini, Irene, Irini, Eirena, Eirina, Irena, Irina, Rena, Rina, Rinio, Rinoula, Eiringko, Renia, Rhenia) / ΕΙΡΗΝΗ (1) (Ειρήνη, Ειρήνα, Ρένα, Ρήνα, Ρηνιώ, Ρηνούλα, Ειρήνγκω, Ρένια)
6 May / 6 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 6, we commemorate:
JOB the Prophet
Our Holy Father SERAPHIM the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
Sophia of Kleisoura
(capital letters: nameday)
JOB the Prophet
Our Holy Father SERAPHIM the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
Sophia of Kleisoura
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
6 May / 6 Μαΐου
IOV (1) (Iov, Job, Iovia, Iobia, Jovia, Jobia, Iovi, Iobi) / ΙΩΒ (1) (Ιώβ, Ιωβία, Ιώβη)
SERAPHIM (1) (Seraphim, Serafim, Serafeim, Seraphimia, Serafimia, Serafeimia, Seraphima, Serafima, Serafeima, Seraphime, Serafime, Serafeimi, Serafimoula, Serafeimoula, Serafimitsa, Serafeimitsa) / ΣΕΡΑΦΕΙΜ (1) (Σεραφείμ, Σεραφειμία, Σεραφείμα, Σεραφειμή, Σεραφειμούλα, Σεραφειμίτσα)
6 May / 6 Μαΐου
IOV (1) (Iov, Job, Iovia, Iobia, Jovia, Jobia, Iovi, Iobi) / ΙΩΒ (1) (Ιώβ, Ιωβία, Ιώβη)
SERAPHIM (1) (Seraphim, Serafim, Serafeim, Seraphimia, Serafimia, Serafeimia, Seraphima, Serafima, Serafeima, Seraphime, Serafime, Serafeimi, Serafimoula, Serafeimoula, Serafimitsa, Serafeimitsa) / ΣΕΡΑΦΕΙΜ (1) (Σεραφείμ, Σεραφειμία, Σεραφείμα, Σεραφειμή, Σεραφειμούλα, Σεραφειμίτσα)
7 May / 7 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 7, we commemorate:
Commemoration of the Precious Cross that appeared in the sky over Jerusalem in 351 A.D.
Cyril, Archbishop of Jerusalem
Akakios the Centurion of Byzantium
Pachomios the New Martyr of Patmos
Repose of St. Nilus, abbot of Sora
(no widely known nameday today)
Commemoration of the Precious Cross that appeared in the sky over Jerusalem in 351 A.D.
Cyril, Archbishop of Jerusalem
Akakios the Centurion of Byzantium
Pachomios the New Martyr of Patmos
Repose of St. Nilus, abbot of Sora
(no widely known nameday today)
(no widely known nameday) / (δεν υπάρχει μια γιορτή πάρα πολύ γνωστή)
8 May / 8 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 8, we commemorate:
Synaxis of the Holy Powder (or manna) which emitted from the tomb of Saint John the THEOLOGIAN
Arsenios the Great
MELES, Ascetic, The Hymn writer
(capital letters: nameday)
Synaxis of the Holy Powder (or manna) which emitted from the tomb of Saint John the THEOLOGIAN
Arsenios the Great
MELES, Ascetic, The Hymn writer
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
8 May / 8 Μαΐου
MELIOS (Melios, Milios, Milis, Melio, Milio, Melia, Milia, Melitsa, Militsa) / ΜΗΛΙΟΣ (Μήλιος, Μήλης, Μηλιώ, Μηλιά, Μηλίτσα)
THEOLOGOS (Theologos, Theologis, Thologos, Thologis, Tholois, Theologia, Thologia) / ΘΕΟΛΟΓΟΣ (Θεολόγος, Θεολόγης, Θολόγος, Θολόγης, Θολόης, Θεολογία, Θολογία)
8 May / 8 Μαΐου
MELIOS (Melios, Milios, Milis, Melio, Milio, Melia, Milia, Melitsa, Militsa) / ΜΗΛΙΟΣ (Μήλιος, Μήλης, Μηλιώ, Μηλιά, Μηλίτσα)
THEOLOGOS (Theologos, Theologis, Thologos, Thologis, Tholois, Theologia, Thologia) / ΘΕΟΛΟΓΟΣ (Θεολόγος, Θεολόγης, Θολόγος, Θολόγης, Θολόης, Θεολογία, Θολογία)
9 May / 9 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 9, we commemorate:
The Holy Prophet ESAIAS (Isaiah)
CHRISTOPHER the Martyr of Lycea
Monk-martyr Nicholas who lived in Vuneni, of Larissa in Thessaly
Epimachos the New Martyr of Alexandria
The New Martyrs of Novo Selo, Bulgaria
(capital letters: nameday)
The Holy Prophet ESAIAS (Isaiah)
CHRISTOPHER the Martyr of Lycea
Monk-martyr Nicholas who lived in Vuneni, of Larissa in Thessaly
Epimachos the New Martyr of Alexandria
The New Martyrs of Novo Selo, Bulgaria
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
9 May / 9 Μαΐου
CHRISTOPHER (Christopher, Christoforos, Christoforis, Christofora, Foris, Fora, Christofis, Christofia, Christofina, Christofitsa) / ΧΡΙΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΣ (Χριστόφορος, Χριστοφόρης, Χριστοφόρα, Φόρης, Φόρα, Χριστόφης, Χριστοφία, Χριστοφίνα, Χριστοφίτσα)
ESSAIAS (Essaias, Hesaias, Isaias, Isaïa, Isaïtsa, Sitsa) / ΗΣΑΙΑΣ (Ησαΐας, Ησαΐα, Ησαΐτσα, Σίτσα)
9 May / 9 Μαΐου
CHRISTOPHER (Christopher, Christoforos, Christoforis, Christofora, Foris, Fora, Christofis, Christofia, Christofina, Christofitsa) / ΧΡΙΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΣ (Χριστόφορος, Χριστοφόρης, Χριστοφόρα, Φόρης, Φόρα, Χριστόφης, Χριστοφία, Χριστοφίνα, Χριστοφίτσα)
ESSAIAS (Essaias, Hesaias, Isaias, Isaïa, Isaïtsa, Sitsa) / ΗΣΑΙΑΣ (Ησαΐας, Ησαΐα, Ησαΐτσα, Σίτσα)
10 May / 10 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 10, we commemorate:
SIMON the Zealot & Apostle
Laurence of Egypt
Isidora of Egypt
(capital letters: nameday)
SIMON the Zealot & Apostle
Laurence of Egypt
Isidora of Egypt
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
10 May / 10 Μαΐου
SIMON (Simonas, Simon, Simos, Simona, Simonia, Simoni, Simone, Simonitsa) / ΣΙΜΩΝΑΣ (Σίμωνας, Σίμων, Σίμος, Σιμώνα, Σιμόνα, Σιμωνία, Σιμώνη, Σιμωνίτσα)
10 May / 10 Μαΐου
SIMON (Simonas, Simon, Simos, Simona, Simonia, Simoni, Simone, Simonitsa) / ΣΙΜΩΝΑΣ (Σίμωνας, Σίμων, Σίμος, Σιμώνα, Σιμόνα, Σιμωνία, Σιμώνη, Σιμωνίτσα)
11 May / 11 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 11, we commemorate:
Renewal of Constantinople
Hieromartyr Mocius
METHODIUS & Cyril, Equal-to-the Apostles Illuminators of the Slavs
DIOSKOROS the New Martyr
Theopemptos the Martyr & his Companions
ARGYRIOS the New-Martyr of Epanomi
ARMODIUS, Martyr
OLYMPIA, Ascetic of Mytilene
(capital letters: nameday)
Renewal of Constantinople
Hieromartyr Mocius
METHODIUS & Cyril, Equal-to-the Apostles Illuminators of the Slavs
DIOSKOROS the New Martyr
Theopemptos the Martyr & his Companions
ARGYRIOS the New-Martyr of Epanomi
ARMODIUS, Martyr
OLYMPIA, Ascetic of Mytilene
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
11 May / 11 Μαΐου
ARGYRIS (Argyris, Argyros, Argyrios) / ΑΡΓΥΡΗΣ (Αργύρης, Αργυρός, Αργύριος)
ARMODIOS (Armodios) / ΑΡΜΟΔΙΟΣ (Αρμόδιος)
DIOSKOURIDIS (Dioskouridis, Dioskoridis, Dioskoros) / ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΗΣ (Διοσκουρίδης, Διοσκορίδης, Διόσκορος)
METHODIOS (1) (Methodios) / ΜΕΘΟΔΙΟΣ (1) (Μεθόδιος)
OLYMPIA (Olympia) / ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑ (Ολυμπία)
11 May / 11 Μαΐου
ARGYRIS (Argyris, Argyros, Argyrios) / ΑΡΓΥΡΗΣ (Αργύρης, Αργυρός, Αργύριος)
ARMODIOS (Armodios) / ΑΡΜΟΔΙΟΣ (Αρμόδιος)
DIOSKOURIDIS (Dioskouridis, Dioskoridis, Dioskoros) / ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΗΣ (Διοσκουρίδης, Διοσκορίδης, Διόσκορος)
METHODIOS (1) (Methodios) / ΜΕΘΟΔΙΟΣ (1) (Μεθόδιος)
OLYMPIA (Olympia) / ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑ (Ολυμπία)
12 May / 12 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 12, we commemorate:
EPIPHANIUS, Bishop of Cyprus
Germanos, Patriarch of Constantinople
THEODORUS the Righteous of Cythera
Removal of the Sacred Relics of Saint Joachim "Papoulakis" of Vatopaidi
(capital letters: nameday; note: there are several possible namedays for the name Theodoros; many people celebrate on the First Saturday of Lent)
EPIPHANIUS, Bishop of Cyprus
Germanos, Patriarch of Constantinople
THEODORUS the Righteous of Cythera
Removal of the Sacred Relics of Saint Joachim "Papoulakis" of Vatopaidi
(capital letters: nameday; note: there are several possible namedays for the name Theodoros; many people celebrate on the First Saturday of Lent)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
12 May / 12 Μαΐου
EPIFANEIOS (Epifaneios, Epifanios, Epifania, Epiphania, Epiphany) / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΕΙΟΣ (Επιφάνειος, Επιφάνιος, Επιφανία)
THEODOROS (3) (Theodoros of Kythera, Thodoris, Theodore, Teo, Thodora, Theodora) / ΘΕΟΔΩΡΟΣ (3) (Θεόδωρος - Πολιούχος Κυθήρων, Θεοδώρα, Δώρα, Ντόρα, Θόδωρος, Θοδώρα, Θοδωρής, Θοδωράκης, Θώδης, Θώδος, Δώρης)
(note: there are several possible namedays for the name Theodoros; many people celebrate on the First Saturday of Lent)
12 May / 12 Μαΐου
EPIFANEIOS (Epifaneios, Epifanios, Epifania, Epiphania, Epiphany) / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΕΙΟΣ (Επιφάνειος, Επιφάνιος, Επιφανία)
THEODOROS (3) (Theodoros of Kythera, Thodoris, Theodore, Teo, Thodora, Theodora) / ΘΕΟΔΩΡΟΣ (3) (Θεόδωρος - Πολιούχος Κυθήρων, Θεοδώρα, Δώρα, Ντόρα, Θόδωρος, Θοδώρα, Θοδωρής, Θοδωράκης, Θώδης, Θώδος, Δώρης)
(note: there are several possible namedays for the name Theodoros; many people celebrate on the First Saturday of Lent)
13 May / 13 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 13, we commemorate:
The Holy Martyr GLYCERIA
Sergios the Confessor
Alexandros the Martyr
Pausikakos, Bishop of Synnada
(capital letters: nameday]
The Holy Martyr GLYCERIA
Sergios the Confessor
Alexandros the Martyr
Pausikakos, Bishop of Synnada
(capital letters: nameday]
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
13 May / 13 Μαΐου
GLYKERIA (Glykeria, Glykeri, Glykero, Glykeritsa) / ΓΛΥΚΕΡΙΑ (Γλυκερία, Γλυκερή, Γλυκέρω, Γλυκερίτσα)
13 May / 13 Μαΐου
GLYKERIA (Glykeria, Glykeri, Glykero, Glykeritsa) / ΓΛΥΚΕΡΙΑ (Γλυκερία, Γλυκερή, Γλυκέρω, Γλυκερίτσα)
14 May / 14 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 14, we commemorate:
ISIDORE the Martyr of Chios
Holy Hieromartyr THERAPONTUS
Holy New Martyrs Mark and John
Serapion the Holy Martyr
Leontius, Patriarch of Jerusalem
ARISTOTELIS the Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
Note: there’s more than 1 possible nameday for Isidoros
ISIDORE the Martyr of Chios
Holy Hieromartyr THERAPONTUS
Holy New Martyrs Mark and John
Serapion the Holy Martyr
Leontius, Patriarch of Jerusalem
ARISTOTELIS the Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
Note: there’s more than 1 possible nameday for Isidoros
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
14 May / 14 Μαΐου
ARISTOTELE (Aristotele, Aristoteles, Aristotelis, Telis) / ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣ (Αριστοτέλης, Τέλης)
ISIDOROS (2) (Isidoros, Isidorus, Sideris) / ΙΣΙΔΩΡΟΣ (2) (Ισίδωρος, Σιδέρης)
THERAPON (Therapon) / ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ (Θεράπων)
Note: there’s more than 1 possible nameday for Isidoros
14 May / 14 Μαΐου
ARISTOTELE (Aristotele, Aristoteles, Aristotelis, Telis) / ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣ (Αριστοτέλης, Τέλης)
ISIDOROS (2) (Isidoros, Isidorus, Sideris) / ΙΣΙΔΩΡΟΣ (2) (Ισίδωρος, Σιδέρης)
THERAPON (Therapon) / ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ (Θεράπων)
Note: there’s more than 1 possible nameday for Isidoros
15 May / 15 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 15, we commemorate:
PACHOMIUS the Great
ACHILLIUS the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Larissa
Barbaros the Myrrhbearer of Kerkyra
Andrew the Hermit & Wonderworker
KALI the Philanthropist
Placing of the Honorable Head of the Apostle Titus
(capital letters: nameday)
PACHOMIUS the Great
ACHILLIUS the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Larissa
Barbaros the Myrrhbearer of Kerkyra
Andrew the Hermit & Wonderworker
KALI the Philanthropist
Placing of the Honorable Head of the Apostle Titus
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
15 May / 15 Μαΐου
ACHILLIOS (Achillios, Achilios, Achileios, Achilleios, Achillius) / ΑΧΙΛΛΙΟΣ (Αχίλλιος, Αχίλιος, Αχίλειος, Αχίλλειος)
KALI (Kali, Kalee, Kaylee) / ΚΑΛΗ (Κάλη, Καλή)
PAHOMIOS (Pahomios, Pachomius, Pahoumios, Pahos, Pachos) / ΠΑΧΩΜΙΟΣ (Παχώμιος, Παχούμιος, Πάχος)
15 May / 15 Μαΐου
ACHILLIOS (Achillios, Achilios, Achileios, Achilleios, Achillius) / ΑΧΙΛΛΙΟΣ (Αχίλλιος, Αχίλιος, Αχίλειος, Αχίλλειος)
KALI (Kali, Kalee, Kaylee) / ΚΑΛΗ (Κάλη, Καλή)
PAHOMIOS (Pahomios, Pachomius, Pahoumios, Pahos, Pachos) / ΠΑΧΩΜΙΟΣ (Παχώμιος, Παχούμιος, Πάχος)
16 May / 16 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 16, we commemorate:
Theodore the Sanctified
Holy Martyr Peter of Blachernae
New Martyr Nicholas of Metsovos (1617)
Alexandros, Archbishop of Jerusalem
Nicholas the Mystic, Patriarch of Constantinople
Brendan the Navigator
(no widely known nameday)
Theodore the Sanctified
Holy Martyr Peter of Blachernae
New Martyr Nicholas of Metsovos (1617)
Alexandros, Archbishop of Jerusalem
Nicholas the Mystic, Patriarch of Constantinople
Brendan the Navigator
(no widely known nameday)
(no widely known nameday) / (δεν υπάρχει μια γιορτή πάρα πολύ γνωστή)
17 May / 17 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 17, we commemorate:
The Holy Apostles ANDRONICUS and JUNIA
Holy Godbearing Nectarius, the Builder of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam of Meteora
Athanasios, Archbishop of Christianopolis
Theodotos the Martyr of Ancyra & the 7 Virgin-martyrs (Tekousa, Alexandria, Claudia, Phaine, Euphrasia, Matrona, Julia, Theodoti) (**)
The New Martyrs of Batak, Bulgaria
Nicholas the Younger who was martyred in Metsovo, Epirus
SOLOCHON, Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
(**) according to some, Theodotos and the 7 Virgin-Martyrs are celebrated today; according to others, they are celebrated tomorrow 18 May.
There also seems to be some confusion about the names of the 7 Virgin-martyrs: some mention Euphrasia, others mention Theodoti. In some cases 8 names are mentioned, inclluding both names Euphrasia and Theodoti.
The Holy Apostles ANDRONICUS and JUNIA
Holy Godbearing Nectarius, the Builder of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam of Meteora
Athanasios, Archbishop of Christianopolis
Theodotos the Martyr of Ancyra & the 7 Virgin-martyrs (Tekousa, Alexandria, Claudia, Phaine, Euphrasia, Matrona, Julia, Theodoti) (**)
The New Martyrs of Batak, Bulgaria
Nicholas the Younger who was martyred in Metsovo, Epirus
SOLOCHON, Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
(**) according to some, Theodotos and the 7 Virgin-Martyrs are celebrated today; according to others, they are celebrated tomorrow 18 May.
There also seems to be some confusion about the names of the 7 Virgin-martyrs: some mention Euphrasia, others mention Theodoti. In some cases 8 names are mentioned, inclluding both names Euphrasia and Theodoti.
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
17 May / 17 Μαΐου
ANDRONIKOS (1) (Andronikos, Andronicus, Androniki) / ΑΝΔΡΟΝΙΚΟΣ (1) (Ανδρόνικος, Ανδρονίκη)
JUNIA (Junia, Iounia, Giounia) / ΙΟΥΝΙΑ (Ιουνία, Γιουνία)
SOLON (Solon, Solonas, Solohon, Solochon) / ΣΟΛΩΝ (Σόλων, Σόλωνας, Σολόχων)
(1) there’s more than 1 possible nameday
17 May / 17 Μαΐου
ANDRONIKOS (1) (Andronikos, Andronicus, Androniki) / ΑΝΔΡΟΝΙΚΟΣ (1) (Ανδρόνικος, Ανδρονίκη)
JUNIA (Junia, Iounia, Giounia) / ΙΟΥΝΙΑ (Ιουνία, Γιουνία)
SOLON (Solon, Solonas, Solohon, Solochon) / ΣΟΛΩΝ (Σόλων, Σόλωνας, Σολόχων)
(1) there’s more than 1 possible nameday
18 May / 18 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 18, we commemorate:
Holy Martyrs: Peter, Dionysius, Andrew, Paul, Christina, Heraclius, Paulinus and Benedimus
Julian the Martyr
Euphrasia the Martyr of Nicea
Stephen I, Patriarch of Constantinople
JULIA, Virgin Martyr
PHAENA, Martyr
GALACTIA, Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
Holy Martyrs: Peter, Dionysius, Andrew, Paul, Christina, Heraclius, Paulinus and Benedimus
Julian the Martyr
Euphrasia the Martyr of Nicea
Stephen I, Patriarch of Constantinople
JULIA, Virgin Martyr
PHAENA, Martyr
GALACTIA, Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
18 May / 18 Μαΐου
FAEINI (Faeini, Phaine, Faeinos) / ΦΑΕΙΝΗ (Φαεινή, Φαεινός)
GALATEIA (Galateia, Galatia) / ΓΑΛΑΤΕΙΑ (Γαλάτεια, Γαλατία)
JULIA (1) (Julia, Ioulia, Gioulia, Tzoulia, Ioulitsa, Gioula, Gioulitsa, Ioulios, Julius, Jule, Julie) / ΙΟΥΛΙΑ (1) (Ιουλία, Γιουλία, Τζούλια, Ιουλίτσα, Γιούλα, Γιουλίτσα, Ιούλιος)
18 May / 18 Μαΐου
FAEINI (Faeini, Phaine, Faeinos) / ΦΑΕΙΝΗ (Φαεινή, Φαεινός)
GALATEIA (Galateia, Galatia) / ΓΑΛΑΤΕΙΑ (Γαλάτεια, Γαλατία)
JULIA (1) (Julia, Ioulia, Gioulia, Tzoulia, Ioulitsa, Gioula, Gioulitsa, Ioulios, Julius, Jule, Julie) / ΙΟΥΛΙΑ (1) (Ιουλία, Γιουλία, Τζούλια, Ιουλίτσα, Γιούλα, Γιουλίτσα, Ιούλιος)
19 May / 19 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 19, we commemorate:
Memory of Greek Pontian Genocide / Μνήμη της Γενοκτονίας των Ποντϊων
PATRICK the Hieromartyr and Bishop of Prusa and His Fellow Martyrs Acacius, MENANDER, and Polyaenus
Our Righteous Father Memnonus the Wonderworker
Theotima & Kyriake the Martyrs
The 13 Martyrs of Kantara, Cyprus: John (Abbot), Conon, Jeremiah, Mark, Cyril, THEOKTISTOS, Barnabas, Maximus, THEOGNOSTOS, Joseph, Gennadios, Gerasimos and Germanos
MAGDALINI MARILENA
(capital letters: nameday)
Memory of Greek Pontian Genocide / Μνήμη της Γενοκτονίας των Ποντϊων
PATRICK the Hieromartyr and Bishop of Prusa and His Fellow Martyrs Acacius, MENANDER, and Polyaenus
Our Righteous Father Memnonus the Wonderworker
Theotima & Kyriake the Martyrs
The 13 Martyrs of Kantara, Cyprus: John (Abbot), Conon, Jeremiah, Mark, Cyril, THEOKTISTOS, Barnabas, Maximus, THEOGNOSTOS, Joseph, Gennadios, Gerasimos and Germanos
MAGDALINI MARILENA
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
19 May / 19 Μαΐου
MAGDALINI (1) (Magdalini, Magdalene, Magda, Magdoula, Magdalena, Magdalenia, Magdali, Magdale, Magdalo) / ΜΑΓΔΑΛΗΝΗ (1) (Μαγδαληνή, Μάγδα, Μαγδούλα, Μαγδαλένα, Μαγδαλένια, Μαγδαλή, Μαγδάλω)
MARILENA (Marilena, Marylena, Maryelena) / ΜΑΡΙΛΕΝΑ (Μαριλένα)
MENANDROS (Menandros) / ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΣ (Μένανδρος)
PATRIKIOS (Patrikios, Patrick, Patrikos, Patrikis, Patrices, Patritsios, Patritsis, Patrikia, Patricia, Patrika, Patrica, Patritsia, Patritsa) / ΠΑΤΡΙΚΙΟΣ (Πατρίκιος, Πάτρικ, Πατρίκος, Πατρίκης, Πατρίτσιος, Πατρίτσης, Πατρικία, Πατρίκα, Πατριτσία, Πατρίτσα)
THEOGNOSTOS (Theognostos, Theognosios, Theognosia, Theognosios) / ΘΕΟΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ (Θεόγνωστος, Θεογνώστης, Θεογνωσία, Θεογνώσιος,
THEOKTISTOS (Theoktistos, Theoctistus) / ΘΕΟΚΤΙΣΤΟΣ (Θεόκτιστος)
19 May / 19 Μαΐου
MAGDALINI (1) (Magdalini, Magdalene, Magda, Magdoula, Magdalena, Magdalenia, Magdali, Magdale, Magdalo) / ΜΑΓΔΑΛΗΝΗ (1) (Μαγδαληνή, Μάγδα, Μαγδούλα, Μαγδαλένα, Μαγδαλένια, Μαγδαλή, Μαγδάλω)
MARILENA (Marilena, Marylena, Maryelena) / ΜΑΡΙΛΕΝΑ (Μαριλένα)
MENANDROS (Menandros) / ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΣ (Μένανδρος)
PATRIKIOS (Patrikios, Patrick, Patrikos, Patrikis, Patrices, Patritsios, Patritsis, Patrikia, Patricia, Patrika, Patrica, Patritsia, Patritsa) / ΠΑΤΡΙΚΙΟΣ (Πατρίκιος, Πάτρικ, Πατρίκος, Πατρίκης, Πατρίτσιος, Πατρίτσης, Πατρικία, Πατρίκα, Πατριτσία, Πατρίτσα)
THEOGNOSTOS (Theognostos, Theognosios, Theognosia, Theognosios) / ΘΕΟΓΝΩΣΤΟΣ (Θεόγνωστος, Θεογνώστης, Θεογνωσία, Θεογνώσιος,
THEOKTISTOS (Theoktistos, Theoctistus) / ΘΕΟΚΤΙΣΤΟΣ (Θεόκτιστος)
20 May / 20 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 20, we commemorate:
The Holy Martyr Thalleleus
Mark the Hermit
Father Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow
LYDIA of Philippi, Equal to the Apostles
John, Joseph, and Nikitas the Monks of Chios
(capital letters: nameday)
The Holy Martyr Thalleleus
Mark the Hermit
Father Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow
LYDIA of Philippi, Equal to the Apostles
John, Joseph, and Nikitas the Monks of Chios
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
20 May / 20 Μαΐου
LEEDA (2) (Leeda, Leda, Lida, Lyda, Lidie, Lydie) / ΛΗΔΑ (2) (Λήδα, Λύδα)
LYDIA (2) (Lydia, Lidia) / ΛΥΔΙΑ (2) (Λυδία)
LITO (Lito, Leeto, Leto) / ΛΗΤΩ (Λητώ)
20 May / 20 Μαΐου
LEEDA (2) (Leeda, Leda, Lida, Lyda, Lidie, Lydie) / ΛΗΔΑ (2) (Λήδα, Λύδα)
LYDIA (2) (Lydia, Lidia) / ΛΥΔΙΑ (2) (Λυδία)
LITO (Lito, Leeto, Leto) / ΛΗΤΩ (Λητώ)
21 May / 21 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 21, we commemorate:
CONSTANTINE and HELEN, Equal-to-the Apostles
Pachomios the Righteous New Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
CONSTANTINE and HELEN, Equal-to-the Apostles
Pachomios the Righteous New Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
21 May / 21 Μαΐου
KONSTANTINOS (Konstantinos, Constantine, Constantin, Kostantinos, Costantine, Kostas, Costas, Kostis, Kotsos, Kotsaris, Kostakis, Kostaras, Kostalas, Gus *) / ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ (Κωνσταντίνος, Κωσταντίνος, Κώστας, Κωστής, Κώτσος, Κώτσαρης, Κωστάκης, Κωτσάκης, Κωστάρας, Κωστάλας)
KONSTANTINA (Konstantina, Constantina, Kostantina, Costantina, Kostoula, Dina, Tina) / ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΑ (Κωνσταντίνα, Κωσταντίνα, Κωστούλα, Ντίνα, Τίνα)
ELENI (Eleni, Elene, Helene, Helen, Ellen, Elena, Helena, Eleanna, Eleanor. Eleana, Lena, Elenio. Elenitsa, Lenitsa, Lengko, Lenio, Eleonora, Eleonor, Nora, Marilena) / ΕΛΕΝΗ (Ελένη, Ελενα, Ελεάννα, Ελεάνα, Λένα, Ελενιώ, Ελενίτσα, Λενίτσα, Λένγκω, Λενιώ, Ελεωνόρα, Ελεονόρα, Ελεονώρα, Νόρα, Μαριλένα)
NADIA (Nadia, Nantia, Nandia, Nadya) / ΝΑΝΤΙΑ (Νάντια)
*) Note, that many lists mention the name Gus as diminutive of the name Konstantinos, however, etymologically this is not correct. The name Gus as a nickname for Konstantinos, is an anglicisation used primarily by Greek expatriates. However, etymologically the names Gus and Konstantinos have no relation. In origin, Gus is a short form of August or Angus.
21 May / 21 Μαΐου
KONSTANTINOS (Konstantinos, Constantine, Constantin, Kostantinos, Costantine, Kostas, Costas, Kostis, Kotsos, Kotsaris, Kostakis, Kostaras, Kostalas, Gus *) / ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ (Κωνσταντίνος, Κωσταντίνος, Κώστας, Κωστής, Κώτσος, Κώτσαρης, Κωστάκης, Κωτσάκης, Κωστάρας, Κωστάλας)
KONSTANTINA (Konstantina, Constantina, Kostantina, Costantina, Kostoula, Dina, Tina) / ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΑ (Κωνσταντίνα, Κωσταντίνα, Κωστούλα, Ντίνα, Τίνα)
ELENI (Eleni, Elene, Helene, Helen, Ellen, Elena, Helena, Eleanna, Eleanor. Eleana, Lena, Elenio. Elenitsa, Lenitsa, Lengko, Lenio, Eleonora, Eleonor, Nora, Marilena) / ΕΛΕΝΗ (Ελένη, Ελενα, Ελεάννα, Ελεάνα, Λένα, Ελενιώ, Ελενίτσα, Λενίτσα, Λένγκω, Λενιώ, Ελεωνόρα, Ελεονόρα, Ελεονώρα, Νόρα, Μαριλένα)
NADIA (Nadia, Nantia, Nandia, Nadya) / ΝΑΝΤΙΑ (Νάντια)
*) Note, that many lists mention the name Gus as diminutive of the name Konstantinos, however, etymologically this is not correct. The name Gus as a nickname for Konstantinos, is an anglicisation used primarily by Greek expatriates. However, etymologically the names Gus and Konstantinos have no relation. In origin, Gus is a short form of August or Angus.
22 May / 22 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 22, we commemorate:
Basiliscus the Martyr, Bishop of Comana
Holy New Martyrs Demetrius and Paul of Tripoli
John-Vladimir, Ruler of Serbia
EMILIUS, Martyr
CODRUS [Quadrus or Codratus], Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
Basiliscus the Martyr, Bishop of Comana
Holy New Martyrs Demetrius and Paul of Tripoli
John-Vladimir, Ruler of Serbia
EMILIUS, Martyr
CODRUS [Quadrus or Codratus], Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
22 May / 22 Μαΐου
EMILIOS (Emilios, Aimilios, Emile, Milios, Emilia, Aimilia, Emmy, Emily, Emma, Milia) / ΑΙΜΙΛΙΟΣ (Αιμίλιος, Μίλιος, Εμιλία, Αιμιλία, Εμυ, Εμιλυ, Εμμα, Μίλια)
KODROS (Kodros, Kodra) / ΚΟΔΡΟΣ (Κόδρος, Κόδρα)
22 May / 22 Μαΐου
EMILIOS (Emilios, Aimilios, Emile, Milios, Emilia, Aimilia, Emmy, Emily, Emma, Milia) / ΑΙΜΙΛΙΟΣ (Αιμίλιος, Μίλιος, Εμιλία, Αιμιλία, Εμυ, Εμιλυ, Εμμα, Μίλια)
KODROS (Kodros, Kodra) / ΚΟΔΡΟΣ (Κόδρος, Κόδρα)
23 May / 23 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 23, we commemorate:
Michael the Confessor, Bishop of Synnada
Mary the Myrrhbearer & wife of Cleopas
(no widely known nameday today)
Michael the Confessor, Bishop of Synnada
Mary the Myrrhbearer & wife of Cleopas
(no widely known nameday today)
(no widely known nameday) / (δεν υπάρχει μια γιορτή πάρα πολύ γνωστή)
24 May / 24 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 24, we commemorate:
Symeon the Stylite of the Mountain
Saint Vincent of Lerins
Gregory, Archbishop of Novgorod
Meletios the Commander & his Companion Martyrs Stephen, John, Serapion the Egyptian, Callinicus the Sorcerer, Theodore and Faustus and with them 1218 Soldiers with Women and Children; among the women and children are the holy martyrs MARCIANA, Susanna, PALLADIA, and the infants Cyriacus and CHRISTIAN. The names of some of the soldiers, and of the twelve tribunes are: the holy martyrs Faustus, Festus, Marcellus, Theodore, Meletius, Sergius, Marcellinus, Felix, PHOTINUS, Theodoriscus, Mercurius and Didymus.
(capital letters: nameday)
Symeon the Stylite of the Mountain
Saint Vincent of Lerins
Gregory, Archbishop of Novgorod
Meletios the Commander & his Companion Martyrs Stephen, John, Serapion the Egyptian, Callinicus the Sorcerer, Theodore and Faustus and with them 1218 Soldiers with Women and Children; among the women and children are the holy martyrs MARCIANA, Susanna, PALLADIA, and the infants Cyriacus and CHRISTIAN. The names of some of the soldiers, and of the twelve tribunes are: the holy martyrs Faustus, Festus, Marcellus, Theodore, Meletius, Sergius, Marcellinus, Felix, PHOTINUS, Theodoriscus, Mercurius and Didymus.
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
24 May / 24 Μαΐου
CHRISTIANOS (Christianos, Xristianos, Christian, Christiani, Xristiani, Christiane) / ΧΡΙΣΤΙΑΝΟΣ (Χριστιανός, Χριστιανή)
MARKIANI (Markiani, Marciane, Markiana, Marciana) / ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΗ (Μαρκιανή, Μαρκιάνα)
PALLADIA (Palladia, Paladia, Pallada, Palada) / ΠΑΛΛΑΔΙΑ (Παλλαδία, Παλαδία, Παλλάδα, Παλάδα)
PHOTINI (2) (Photini, Fotini, Photeini, Foteini, Photine, Fotine, Foto, Fofi, Fotoula, Fay, Fofo) / ΦΩΤΕΙΝΗ (2) (Φωτεινή, Φώτω, Φώφη, Φωτούλα, Φαίη, Φωφώ)
24 May / 24 Μαΐου
CHRISTIANOS (Christianos, Xristianos, Christian, Christiani, Xristiani, Christiane) / ΧΡΙΣΤΙΑΝΟΣ (Χριστιανός, Χριστιανή)
MARKIANI (Markiani, Marciane, Markiana, Marciana) / ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΗ (Μαρκιανή, Μαρκιάνα)
PALLADIA (Palladia, Paladia, Pallada, Palada) / ΠΑΛΛΑΔΙΑ (Παλλαδία, Παλαδία, Παλλάδα, Παλάδα)
PHOTINI (2) (Photini, Fotini, Photeini, Foteini, Photine, Fotine, Foto, Fofi, Fotoula, Fay, Fofo) / ΦΩΤΕΙΝΗ (2) (Φωτεινή, Φώτω, Φώφη, Φωτούλα, Φαίη, Φωφώ)
25 May / 25 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 25, we commemorate:
Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist *)
Therapon the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Cyprus
Memory of the Finding of the Holy Icon of Saint Demetrios the Great-Martyr and Myrrh-Streamer in Syria
Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne
(no widely known nameday today)
*) Icon by Rev. Christopher Klitou: http://www.christopherklitou.com
Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist *)
Therapon the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Cyprus
Memory of the Finding of the Holy Icon of Saint Demetrios the Great-Martyr and Myrrh-Streamer in Syria
Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne
(no widely known nameday today)
*) Icon by Rev. Christopher Klitou: http://www.christopherklitou.com
(no widely known nameday) / (δεν υπάρχει μια γιορτή πάρα πολύ γνωστή)
26 May / 26 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 26, we commemorate:
CARPUS and ALPHAEUS, Apostles of the 70
Alexandros the New Martyr of Thessaloniki
George the New of Sofia
Augustine, Archbishop of Canterbury
SYNESIUS, Bishop of Karpasia, Cyprus
(capital letters: nameday)
CARPUS and ALPHAEUS, Apostles of the 70
Alexandros the New Martyr of Thessaloniki
George the New of Sofia
Augustine, Archbishop of Canterbury
SYNESIUS, Bishop of Karpasia, Cyprus
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
26 May / 26 Μαΐου
ALFAIOS (Alfaios, Alfeos, Alpheus) / ΑΛΦΑΙΟΣ (Αλφαίος)
KARPOS (2) (Karpos, Carpus) / ΚΑΡΠΟΣ (2) (Καρπός)
SYNESIOS (Synesios, Sinesios, Synesis, Synesia) / ΣΥΝΕΣΙΟΣ (Συνέσιος, Συνέσης, Συνεσία)
26 May / 26 Μαΐου
ALFAIOS (Alfaios, Alfeos, Alpheus) / ΑΛΦΑΙΟΣ (Αλφαίος)
KARPOS (2) (Karpos, Carpus) / ΚΑΡΠΟΣ (2) (Καρπός)
SYNESIOS (Synesios, Sinesios, Synesis, Synesia) / ΣΥΝΕΣΙΟΣ (Συνέσιος, Συνέσης, Συνεσία)
27 May / 27 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 27, we commemorate:
The Holy Hieromartyr Helladius
John the Russian of Evia
Theodora the Virgin-martyr & Didymos the Martyr
ALYPIUS, Martyr
Venerable Bede
(capital letters: nameday)
The Holy Hieromartyr Helladius
John the Russian of Evia
Theodora the Virgin-martyr & Didymos the Martyr
ALYPIUS, Martyr
Venerable Bede
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
27 May / 27 Μαΐου
ALYPIOS (Alypios, Alypia) / ΑΛΥΠΙΟΣ (Αλύπιος, Αλυπία)
27 May / 27 Μαΐου
ALYPIOS (Alypios, Alypia) / ΑΛΥΠΙΟΣ (Αλύπιος, Αλυπία)
28 May / 28 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 28, we commemorate:
The Holy Hieromartyr Eutychius, Bishop of Melitene
Nikitas, Bishop of Chalcedon
Eutechios, Bishop of Mytilene
Helikonis the Martyr
Heladios the Hieromartyr of the East
Zacharias the New Martyr
DEMETRIOS (Mitros), Newmartyr of Peloponnesus
DIOSCORIDES, Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
The Holy Hieromartyr Eutychius, Bishop of Melitene
Nikitas, Bishop of Chalcedon
Eutechios, Bishop of Mytilene
Helikonis the Martyr
Heladios the Hieromartyr of the East
Zacharias the New Martyr
DEMETRIOS (Mitros), Newmartyr of Peloponnesus
DIOSCORIDES, Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
28 May / 28 Μαΐου
DIMITRIOS (2) (Dimitrios, Demetrius, Dimitris, Demetres, Mitros) / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ (2) (Δημήτριος, Δημήτρης, Μήτρος)
DIOSKOURIDIS (Dioskouridis) / ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΗΣ (Διοσκουρίδης)
28 May / 28 Μαΐου
DIMITRIOS (2) (Dimitrios, Demetrius, Dimitris, Demetres, Mitros) / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ (2) (Δημήτριος, Δημήτρης, Μήτρος)
DIOSKOURIDIS (Dioskouridis) / ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΗΣ (Διοσκουρίδης)
29 May / 29 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 29, we commemorate:
Memory of the Defeat of Kostantinoupolis by the Turks in 1453 / Μνήμη της Αλωσης της Κωνσταντινούπολης απο τους Τούρκους το 1453
THEODOSIA the Virgin-Martyr of Tyre
THEODOSIA, Virgin-Martyr of Constantinople
Andrew the New Martyr of Argentes
John of Smyrna the New Martyr
HYPOMONE, Wife of Manuel II, Palaiologos
OLBIAN, Hieromartyr
(capital letters: nameday)
Memory of the Defeat of Kostantinoupolis by the Turks in 1453 / Μνήμη της Αλωσης της Κωνσταντινούπολης απο τους Τούρκους το 1453
THEODOSIA the Virgin-Martyr of Tyre
THEODOSIA, Virgin-Martyr of Constantinople
Andrew the New Martyr of Argentes
John of Smyrna the New Martyr
HYPOMONE, Wife of Manuel II, Palaiologos
OLBIAN, Hieromartyr
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
29 May / 29 Μαΐου
OLIVIANOS (1) (Olivianos, Olvianos, Olivia) / ΟΛΙΒΙΑΝΟΣ (1) (Ολιβιανός, Ολβιανός, Ολιβία, Ολίβια)
THEODOSIA (Theodosia, Theodoso) / ΘΕΟΔΟΣΙΑ (Θεοδοσία, Θεοδόσω)
YPOMONI (Ypomoni, Ipomoni) / ΥΠΟΜΟΝΗ (Υπομονή)
29 May / 29 Μαΐου
OLIVIANOS (1) (Olivianos, Olvianos, Olivia) / ΟΛΙΒΙΑΝΟΣ (1) (Ολιβιανός, Ολβιανός, Ολιβία, Ολίβια)
THEODOSIA (Theodosia, Theodoso) / ΘΕΟΔΟΣΙΑ (Θεοδοσία, Θεοδόσω)
YPOMONI (Ypomoni, Ipomoni) / ΥΠΟΜΟΝΗ (Υπομονή)
30 May / 30 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 30, we commemorate:
Isaacius, Abbot of the Monastery of Dalmatus
Macrina, grandmother of St. Basil the Great
Barlaam the Monk of Caesarea
Natalios the Martyr
EMILIA, mother of Saint Basil the Great
(capital letters: nameday)
Isaacius, Abbot of the Monastery of Dalmatus
Macrina, grandmother of St. Basil the Great
Barlaam the Monk of Caesarea
Natalios the Martyr
EMILIA, mother of Saint Basil the Great
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
30 May / 30 Μαΐου
EMMELIA (Emmeleia, Emmelia, Emeleia, Emelia) / ΕΜΜΕΛΕΙΑ (Εμμέλεια)
30 May / 30 Μαΐου
EMMELIA (Emmeleia, Emmelia, Emeleia, Emelia) / ΕΜΜΕΛΕΙΑ (Εμμέλεια)
31 May / 31 Μαΐου ▲
Today, May 31, we celebrate:
HERMIAS the Martyr at Comana
Eusebius and Haralambos the Monk-martyrs
Eustathios, Patriarch of Constantinople
MAGUS [Magi], Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
HERMIAS the Martyr at Comana
Eusebius and Haralambos the Monk-martyrs
Eustathios, Patriarch of Constantinople
MAGUS [Magi], Martyr
(capital letters: nameday)
HAPPY NAMEDAY!!! / ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!!!
31 May / 31 Μαΐου
ERMEIAS (Ermeias, Hermias, Ermeia, Hermia) / ΕΡΜΕΙΑΣ (Ερμείας, Ερμειάς, Ερμεία)
MAGOS (Magos, Magia, Maya) / ΜΑΓΟΣ (Μάγος, Μάγια)
31 May / 31 Μαΐου
ERMEIAS (Ermeias, Hermias, Ermeia, Hermia) / ΕΡΜΕΙΑΣ (Ερμείας, Ερμειάς, Ερμεία)
MAGOS (Magos, Magia, Maya) / ΜΑΓΟΣ (Μάγος, Μάγια)