January 6, 2027Greek
Theophany (Epiphany)
Φώτης, Φωτεινή, Φανή, Ουρανία, Ιορδάνης, & Θεοφάνης
What is celebrated
The blessing of the waters. The priest throws the cross into the sea and swimmers dive to retrieve it.
How it is celebrated
Everyone named Fotis or Fotini celebrates. A morning call, then a family meal.
What people say
Χρόνια πολλά!
What is given
- ✓Flowers
- ✓Sweets
What to avoid
- ✕Forgetting it is a name day too, not only a religious feast
Name variants and diminutives
ΦώτηςΦωτεινήΦανήΟυρανίαΙορδάνηςΘεοφάνης
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