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Greek Name Days

Name days on 19 January

On 19 January, the name day is celebrated by people named Makarios, Efrasia and Makaria. Feasts and commemorations of the day: Venerable Macarius of Egypt and Macarius of Alexandria · Holy Martyr Euphrasia.

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Celebrating

3 names

Saints and feasts of the day

2 feasts

  • Venerable Macarius of Egypt and Macarius of Alexandria

    An Egyptian ascetic (c. 300–391), a disciple of Anthony the Great, who lived for decades in the desert of Scetis and is counted among the great fathers of monasticism.

  • Holy Martyr Euphrasia

    A Christian woman from a distinguished family of Nicomedia who was martyred under Maximian, choosing, according to tradition, death over dishonour.

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About this day

  • In 2026, 19 January is a Monday.

  • Communities that follow the old (Julian) calendar commemorate this day's saints on 1 February of the civil calendar.