Joel’s name day is October 19, the feast of Joel the Prophet.
Churches that follow the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the same feast on November 1 of the civil calendar. See everything commemorated on October 19.
The saint behind the name
Joel the Prophet
October 19, Prophet, Ιωήλ
The holy Prophet Joel was one of the twelve minor prophets, who prophesied in the kingdom of Judah. In a time of devastation he called the people to fasting and heartfelt repentance, and he foretold the day when God would pour out His Spirit upon all flesh.
Also celebrating on October 19
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.
The calendar, on your phone each morning
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