In the beginning of the Greek Orthodox religion these celebrations were mainly observed as saints days but later became individual namedays.

Anna name day greek. Anastasios is one of the most common Greek names. Theo is a short form of Theodore or Theobald as well as a separate name in its own right. Some of the names below are linked to the original saints or martyrs from which they originate.

In England it came into common use only in the 19th century. Feasts and saints with names like Anna Dormition of the Righteous Anna the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos. She married Saint Joachim September 9 who was a native of Galilee.

Saint Anna the mother of Panagia was the youngest daughter of the priest Nathan from Bethlehem descended from the tribe of Levi. On this day. On December we celebrate the Conception of Theotokos by her Mother Saint Anna and on July we celebrate Saint Anna.

Therefore some they celebrate their name day on December and some on July. Once you find your name on the list E-mail us and we will do our best to include your name in the Calendar with Names. A name day is the day on which an Orthodox Christian celebrates the feast of his patron saintIf a particular saint has more than one feast day usually only one date is chosen as the name day.

The name is celebrated on All Saints Day Των Αγίων Πάντων ton Agion Pandon. Name days are celebrated in many European countries. 103 rows When someone is named after one of those saints that day becomes their.

Here you can find the Greek name day calendar. If possible it is generally desirable to attend Liturgy or another church service on your name day. Saint Anna was the daughter of the priest Matthan and his wife Mary.