When is Angelo’s name day?

Angelo can be celebrated on 2 feasts in the Orthodox calendar. People keep the feast of the saint they were named for, or the one their family has always kept.

Every feast on which Angelo is celebrated

The saints behind the name

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  Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel

  July 13, Great Feast, Σύναξις Αρχαγγέλου Γαβριήλ

  On July 13 the Church keeps a second synaxis in honor of the Archangel Gabriel, gathering the faithful once more to celebrate the great messenger of God. Tradition connects the feast with the dedication of a church in his name and with thanksgiving for his wonders through the centuries.

  Name days: Gabriel, Gavriil, Angelos, Angelo

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  Synaxis of Archangels Michael and Gabriel

  November 8, Great Feast, Αρχάγγελοι Μιχαήλ και Γαβριήλ

  On November 8 the Church celebrates the Synaxis of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel together with all the Bodiless Powers of heaven. Michael, whose name asks Who is like God, is honored as the chief commander of the heavenly hosts who stood firm when the rebellious angels fell; Gabriel is the messenger who announced the Incarnation to the Theotokos.

  Name days: Michail, Michalis, Michales, Mike, Miguel, Michele, Mikes, Gabriel, Gavriil, Angelos, Angeli, Angelo, Michael, Aggelos, Stamatis, Stamatios, Taxiarchis, Raphael, Rafail, Michaela, Gabriella, Gavriella, Gavriela, Angeliki, Aggeliki, Angela, Angelina, Stamatia, Stamatina, Matina, Rafaela

Also celebrating with Angelo

These names share the feast, many of them other forms of the same name:

Gabriel, Gavriil, Angelos, Michail, Michalis, Michales, Mike, Miguel, Michele, Mikes, Angeli, Michael, Aggelos, Stamatis, Stamatios, Taxiarchis, Raphael, Rafail, Michaela, Gabriella, Gavriella, Gavriela, Angeliki, Aggeliki, Angela, Angelina, Stamatia, Stamatina, Matina, Rafaela

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.