Name days on 8 February
On 8 February, the name day is celebrated by people named Theodore, Theodora, Zacharias and Martha. Feasts and commemorations of the day: Great Martyr Theodore Stratelates · Prophet Zechariah · Saints Martha, Mary and Lycarion.
Celebrating
4 namesSaints and feasts of the day
3 feastsGreat Martyr Theodore Stratelates
A military commander from Euchaita, based at Heraclea Pontica, who was martyred under Emperor Licinius in the early 4th century.
The eleventh of the Twelve Minor Prophets, who after the return from the Babylonian exile (6th century BC) encouraged, together with Haggai, the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Saints Martha, Mary and Lycarion
Two sisters who, according to tradition, taught the Christian faith among women and were put to death for it, together with the monk Lycarion.
This day's names are also celebrated on
- Theodore
- Saturday of Saint Theodore
- 17 February
- Theodora
- 11 February
- 11 March
- Saturday of Saint Theodore
- Zacharias
- Martha
About this day
In 2026, 8 February is a Sunday.
Communities that follow the old (Julian) calendar commemorate this day's saints on 21 February of the civil calendar.