Saint Anthony the Great
Greek calendar. This year (2026): 2026-01-17. Next year: 2027-01-17.
Who celebrates in the Greek list
- Αντωνάκης
- Αντωνάκος
- Αντώνας
- Αντώνης
- Αντωνία
- Αντώνιος
- Αντωνούλα
- Δόσης
- Δόσιος
- Θεοδόσης
- Θεοδόσιος
- Νάκος
- Τόνης
- Τόνια
- Τόνυ
A short account
Saint Anthony the Great lived in Egypt in the 3rd and 4th centuries and is regarded as a father of desert monasticism. His memory is on 17 January. His life became widely known through the work of Athanasius the Great.
Customs
The day is the name day of Antonis, Antonia and related forms. In some places he is also asked to protect animals. That is local, not a rule everywhere.
Wishes
- Many years, Antonis.