Most people named Angelos keep their name day on November 8, the feast of the Synaxis of Archangels Michael and Gabriel. The Orthodox calendar has 2 other feasts for the name.
Every feast on which Angelos is celebrated
| New Calendar | Feast | Old Calendar (civil date) |
|---|---|---|
| March 26 | Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel | April 8 |
| July 13 | Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel | July 26 |
| November 8 | Synaxis of Archangels Michael and Gabriel | November 21 |
The saints behind the name
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
Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel
March 26, Great Feast, Σύναξις Αρχαγγέλου Γαβριήλ
On the day after the Annunciation, the Church gathers in synaxis to honor the Archangel Gabriel, the messenger of the Incarnation. It was Gabriel who announced the conception of St. John the Forerunner to Zacharias, and above all who brought the Virgin Mary the good tidings that she would bear the Saviour of the world.
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.
Also celebrating on November 8
These names share the feast, many of them other forms of the same name:
Michail, Michalis, Michales, Mike, Miguel, Michele, Mikes, Gabriel, Gavriil, Angeli, Angelo, 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.
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