Vadim’s name day is April 9, the feast of Bademus of Persia.
Churches that follow the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the same feast on April 22 of the civil calendar. See everything commemorated on April 9.
The saint behind the name
Bademus of Persia
April 9, Martyr, Βάδιμος
Bademus was born to a wealthy family in Persia and, giving away his possessions, founded a monastery near Bethlapat, gathering disciples around him. In the persecution of King Shapur he was imprisoned with seven of his monks.
Also celebrating on April 9
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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