The Three Hierarchs
Greek calendar. This year (2026): 2026-01-30. Next year: 2027-01-30.
Who celebrates in the Greek list
- Αύρα
- Μαυρέτα
- Μαυροειδής
- Μαύρος
- Μαυρουδής
- Χρυσή
A short account
On 30 January the Church honours together Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom. The shared feast was established so that all three would be kept, after communities argued which to rank first. In Greece the day is also a feast of letters and education.
Customs
Schools mark the day with gatherings. The name-day list for the date is short: the forms our calendar ties to the three saints.
Wishes
- Many years, and a good year for learning.