Alphaeus’s name day is May 26, the feast of Alphaeus the Apostle.
Churches that follow the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the same feast on June 8 of the civil calendar. See everything commemorated on May 26.
The saint behind the name
Alphaeus the Apostle
May 26, Apostle, Αλφαίος ο Απόστολος
Alphaeus is named in the Gospels as the father of the Apostle James the Less and, according to tradition, of the Evangelist Matthew. Tradition relates that he preached the Gospel and reposed in peace.
Also celebrating on May 26
These names share the feast, many of them other forms of the same name:
What to say on a name day
The Greek wish is Χρόνια Πολλά (Chronia Polla), “many years.” A call or a short message on the day is what people remember. See name day wishes you can send and what a name day is.
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