Solochon’s name day is May 17, the feast of Solochon, Pamphamer and Pamphylon.
Churches that follow the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the same feast on May 30 of the civil calendar. See everything commemorated on May 17.
The saint behind the name
Solochon, Pamphamer and Pamphylon
May 17, Martyr, Σολόχων, Παμφαμήρ και Παμφυλών
Solochon, Pamphamer and Pamphylon were Egyptian soldiers serving at Chalcedon under the Emperor Maximian. Refusing to sacrifice to idols, they were beaten and tortured; tradition relates that Solochon endured especially cruel torments and, carried to the house of a Christian, gave up his soul after instructing those present in the faith.
Name days: Solochon
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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