Linus’s name day is November 5, the feast of Hermas, Patrobas, Linus, Gaius and Philologus the Apostles.
Churches that follow the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the same feast on November 18 of the civil calendar. See everything commemorated on November 5.
The saint behind the name
Hermas, Patrobas, Linus, Gaius and Philologus the Apostles
November 5, Apostle, Ερμάς, Πατρόβας, Λίνος, Γάιος και Φιλόλογος
The Apostles Hermas, Patrobas, Linus, Gaius and Philologus belonged to the Seventy and are mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his epistles. Tradition relates that Hermas became bishop of Philippopolis, Patrobas of Puteoli, Linus of Rome, Gaius of Ephesus and Philologus of Sinope.
Also celebrating on November 5
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
Today’s saints, whether it is a fast day, and the people in your contacts who have a name day. Free, with no ads.
