Name days on 20 August
On 20 August, the name day is celebrated by people named Theocharis, Samuel and Orestis. Feasts and commemorations of the day: The Prophet Samuel · Saint Theocharis the New Martyr · Saints Riginos and Orestes of Cyprus.
Celebrating
3 namesSaints and feasts of the day
3 feastsProphet and judge of Israel who, according to the Old Testament, anointed Saul and David as kings.
Saint Theocharis the New Martyr
New martyr from Neapolis (Nevşehir) in Cappadocia, martyred in 1740 for refusing to convert to Islam.
Saints Riginos and Orestes of Cyprus
Martyrs put to death near Limassol in Cyprus, where their memory is chiefly honoured.
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About this day
In 2026, 20 August is a Thursday.
Communities that follow the old (Julian) calendar commemorate this day's saints on 2 September of the civil calendar.