Name days on 17 December
On 17 December, the name day is celebrated by people named Daniel and Dionysis. Feasts and commemorations of the day: The Prophet Daniel and the Three Holy Youths · Saint Dionysios of Zakynthos.
Celebrating
2 namesSaints and feasts of the day
2 feastsThe Prophet Daniel and the Three Holy Youths
The Prophet Daniel and the three youths Ananias, Azarias and Misael, who according to the Old Testament were saved from the Babylonian furnace.
Archbishop of Aegina (1547–1622) and patron saint of Zakynthos, known for forgiving his brother's murderer.
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About this day
In 2026, 17 December is a Thursday.
Communities that follow the old (Julian) calendar commemorate this day's saints on 30 December of the civil calendar.