When is Damian’s name day?

Damian 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 Damian is celebrated

The saints behind the name

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  Kosmas and Damian of Rome

  July 1, Martyr, Κοσμάς και Δαμιανός

  Sts. Kosmas and Damian of Rome were brothers and physicians of the third century who healed the sick freely in the name of Christ, accepting no payment, for which they are counted among the Holy Unmercenaries. Their charity and their faith drew many to the Church, and according to tradition they ended their lives as martyrs.

  Name days: Kosmas, Cosmas, Damian, Damianos

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  Kosmas and Damian (Asian)

  November 1, Saint, Κοσμάς και Δαμιανός

  Saints Kosmas and Damian of Asia Minor were brothers and physicians, raised in the faith by their pious mother Theodota. They treated the sick without ever accepting payment, asking only that those they healed believe in Christ, and for this the Church calls them Unmercenaries. They reposed in peace after lives given wholly to God and neighbor.

  Name days: Kosmas, Cosmas, Damianos, Damian, Argyris, Argiris, Anargyros, Argyro, Argiro, Anargyri, Damiani

Also celebrating with Damian

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

Kosmas, Cosmas, Damianos, Argyris, Argiris, Anargyros, Argyro, Argiro, Anargyri, Damiani

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.