Saint Barbara
Greek calendar. This year (2026): 2026-12-04. Next year: 2027-12-04.
Who celebrates in the Greek list
- Βαρβάρα
- Βαρβαρίτσα
- Βαρβαρούλα
- Βαρβάρω
- Ρίτσα
- Ρούλα
- Σεραφείμ
- Σεραφείμα
- Σεραφειμή
- Σεραφειμία
- Σεραφειμίτσα
- Σεραφειμούλα
- Σεραφίνα
A short account
Saint Barbara is honoured as an early Christian martyr. The old story places her with her father, Dioscorus, and a tower in which she kept her faith. Firm historical detail from those centuries is thin. What the church keeps is her martyrdom and the feast on 4 December.
Customs
In parts of Greece people cook “varvara”, a sweet of wheat, pulses, raisins and spices. Recipes differ by place, and the sweet takes its name from the feast.
Wishes
- Many years, Barbara.