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When is Solomon’s name day?

Solomon’s name day is December 2, the feast of Solomon of Ephesus.

Churches that follow the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the same feast on December 15 of the civil calendar. See everything commemorated on December 2.

The saint behind the name

  • Solomon of Ephesus

    December 2, Hierarch, Σολομών Εφέσου

    Solomon was Archbishop of Ephesus, the ancient see of the Apostle John. The Synaxarion records that he governed his church in piety and reposed in peace.

    Name days: Solomon

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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