Great feasts

Synaxis of the Theotokos

Greek calendar. This year (2026): 2026-12-26. Next year: 2027-12-26.

Who celebrates in the Greek list

A short account

The day after Christmas the Church keeps the Synaxis of the Theotokos, the mother of Christ. In the Greek name-day list the date gathers names connected with her, including Panagiotis, Panagiota, Despoina and Maria.

Customs

It continues the Christmas table and is a day for wishes. There is no single extra custom across Greece beyond the liturgy and the name-day greetings.

Wishes

Today’s wallpaper · Σύναξη της Θεοτόκου