Great feasts

Saint John the Forerunner

Greek calendar. This year (2026): 2026-01-07. Next year: 2027-01-07.

Who celebrates in the Greek list

A short account

On 7 January the Church keeps the Synaxis of John the Forerunner, the day after Theophany. It is the great winter feast of names drawn from John: Giannis, Gianna, Ioanna and the other forms in the list.

Customs

In many places the day continues the blessing of the waters from the day before. Elsewhere it is mainly a name day of visits and wishes.

Wishes

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