Patrick 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 Patrick is celebrated
| New Calendar | Feast | Old Calendar (civil date) |
|---|---|---|
| March 17 | Patrick of Ireland | March 30 |
| May 19 | Patrick, Bishop of Prusa | June 1 |
The saints behind the name
Patrick of Ireland
March 17, Hierarch, Πατρίκιος Ιρλανδίας
St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain in the late fourth century and as a youth was carried off by raiders to Ireland, where he tended sheep as a slave and learned to pray. After escaping and being ordained, he returned to Ireland as a bishop and spent the rest of his life preaching the Gospel, baptizing kings and people, and founding churches and monasteries.
Patrick, Bishop of Prusa
May 19, Hierarch, Πατρίκιος
The Holy Hieromartyr Patrick was Bishop of Prusa in Bithynia in the early centuries of the Church. Brought before the pagan governor with priests of his church, he confessed Christ as the Creator of all, refusing to ascribe the works of God to the idols, and for his boldness he was put to death by the sword together with his companions.
Also celebrating with Patrick
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.
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