Greek Name Day: Epistemis, Galaktion, Linos, Silvanos (and variants)

Greek Name Day:

The name derives from Martyr Epistemis, the wife of Martyr Galaction. She became baptised in secret by her husband Galaction and lived a monastic life alongside him on Mount Publion, away from the city. She and her husband suffered great torture and was killed by the pagans for upholding the word of Christ.

The name Galaktion, also spelt Galatia, derives from the Marty Galaction. He led a monastic lifestyle in the mountains of Publion, in solitude and prayer. He baptised his wife Epistemis and their servant in secret. He endured grave torture alongside his wife upon being exposed as Christians by the pagans.

Name Days are often named after a Christian saint or martyr and are mainly celebrated in Catholic and Eastern Orthodox countries. On this day, the holy person is celebrated, as well as anyone named after this person. Often, these celebrations are more important than birthdays. Celebrated today:

Epistemis

Galaktion, Galatia

Linos

Silvanos, Silvana