Name days on 27 March
On 27 March, the name day is celebrated by people named Matrona and Lydia. Feasts and commemorations of the day: Holy Martyr Matrona of Thessaloniki · Holy Martyrs Philetus, Lydia, Macedon, Theoprepius, Amphilochius and Cronides.
Celebrating
2 namesSaints and feasts of the day
2 feastsHoly Martyr Matrona of Thessaloniki
A Christian servant of a Jewish noblewoman in Thessaloniki who, according to tradition, was beaten and died in prison for refusing to deny Christ.
Holy Martyrs Philetus, Lydia, Macedon, Theoprepius, Amphilochius and Cronides
The senator Philetus, his wife Lydia and their two sons, together with the duke Amphilochius and the jailer Cronides, who were martyred under Emperor Hadrian (early 2nd century).
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About this day
In 2026, 27 March is a Friday.
Communities that follow the old (Julian) calendar commemorate this day's saints on 9 April of the civil calendar.