The Orthodox calendar of saints and name days
See who the Church commemorates today, whether it is a fast day, and which of your family and friends are celebrating their name day.
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- Gregory of ArmeniaHierarch
- Rhipsime, Gaiane and the Virgin Martyrs of ArmeniaHoly Woman
- Stratonikos and MardoniosMartyr
- Gregory of PelshmaVenerable
- Michael, First Metropolitan of KievHierarch
Name days Grigorios, Gregory, Rhipsime, Ripsime, Ripsimia, Gaiane, Gaiani
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Look up any of 1,910 names, in their Greek and English forms, and see the feast behind each one.
- GeorgeApril 23
- MariaAugust 15
- JohnJanuary 7
- DimitriosOctober 26
- EleniMay 21
- NicholasDecember 6
- KaterinaNovember 25
- KonstantinosMay 21
- AnnaDecember 9
- MichaelNovember 8
- GeorgiaApril 23
- VasilikiJanuary 1
- PanagiotisAugust 15
- DimitraOctober 26
- SophiaSeptember 17
- IreneMay 5
- SpyridonDecember 12
- DespinaAugust 15
- ChristosDecember 25
What the app does each morning
One look tells you the saints of the day, the fast, and who to call.
Guides to the calendar
- What Is an Orthodox Name Day?
What a name day (onomastiki eorti) means in the Orthodox Church, how it differs from a birthday, and how Greeks, Russians, Serbs and Romanians celebrate it.
- Whose Greek Name Day Is It Today?
How to find today's Greek Orthodox name day, how names map to saints, major name days through the year, and an app that checks your contacts for you.
- Χρόνια Πολλά: What It Means and What to Say on a Name Day
What Χρόνια Πολλά (Chronia Polla) means, when to say it, name-day greetings in Greek, Russian, Serbian and Romanian, and ready-to-send wishes.
- Old Calendar vs. New Calendar: Why Orthodox Christmas Can Fall on January 7
Why some Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas on January 7: the Julian vs. Revised Julian calendars, which churches use which, and the 13-day difference.
- When Is Orthodox Easter? How the Date of Pascha Is Calculated
How the date of Orthodox Easter (Pascha) is calculated, why it usually differs from Western Easter, and upcoming dates: April 12, 2026 and May 2, 2027.
- The Orthodox Fasting Calendar: Seasons, Fast Days, and Fast-Free Weeks
The four Orthodox fasting seasons — Great Lent, Apostles' Fast, Dormition Fast, Nativity Fast — plus weekly fast days, one-day fasts, and fast-free weeks.
Questions people ask
What is an Orthodox name day?
A name day is the feast day of the saint whose name you carry. In Orthodox cultures it is celebrated much like a birthday, and often more, with visits, calls and the wish Χρόνια Πολλά. Read more
Whose name day is it today?
Every day the Church commemorates particular saints, and everyone who shares their name celebrates. The calendar leaf at the top of this page shows today’s saints and names, and the app matches them to your contacts. Read more
Is the app free?
Yes. Orthodox Calendar is free for iPhone and Android, has no ads and needs no account. There is an optional tip jar for people who want to support it.
Are my contacts private?
Yes. Your contacts are read on your phone only. They are never uploaded, stored or shared, and name days you assign by hand stay on your device. Read more
What is the difference between the Old and New Orthodox calendars?
Old Calendar churches keep the Julian calendar, which currently runs 13 days behind civil dates, so Christmas falls on January 7. New Calendar churches keep the Revised Julian calendar, which matches civil dates. The app switches between them in one tap. Read more
When is Orthodox Easter?
Pascha is the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox, reckoned on the Julian calendar. It falls on April 12 in 2026, May 2 in 2027 and April 16 in 2028. Read more
Does the app show fast days?
Yes. It shows whether today is a fast day and what is permitted: strict fast, wine and oil, fish, or fast free. It covers Great Lent, the Apostles’, Dormition and Nativity fasts, and Wednesdays and Fridays. Read more
What does Χρόνια Πολλά mean?
It means “many years,” the traditional wish for name days, birthdays and feasts. The app sends a ready-made Χρόνια Πολλά card and message in one tap. Read more
Never miss a name day again
Open the app each morning for the saints of the day, the fast, and the people in your contacts who are celebrating.