Name days on 17 October
On 17 October there are no widely used names celebrating. Feasts and commemorations of the day: The Prophet Hosea · Saints Cosmas, Damian, Leontius, Anthimus and Euprepius, the Unmercenaries of Arabia.
Celebrating
No widely celebrated name days on this date.
Saints and feasts of the day
2 feastsThe first of the twelve minor prophets, known for the saying “I desire mercy, not sacrifice”, later quoted by Christ.
Saints Cosmas, Damian, Leontius, Anthimus and Euprepius, the Unmercenaries of Arabia
Five physician brothers from Arabia who treated the sick free of charge and were martyred together under Diocletian.
About this day
In 2026, 17 October is a Saturday.
Communities that follow the old (Julian) calendar commemorate this day's saints on 30 October of the civil calendar.