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Greek Name Days

Name days on 8 October

On 8 October, the name day is celebrated by people named Pelagia. Feasts and commemorations of the day: Commemoration of St Pelagia the Penitent.

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Saints and feasts of the day

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  • Commemoration of St Pelagia the Penitent

    A woman of Antioch who, according to her Life, gave up a dissolute life after hearing a sermon by Bishop Nonnus, was baptised, and lived as an ascetic in Jerusalem until her death in the 5th century.

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About this day

  • In 2026, 8 October is a Thursday.

  • Communities that follow the old (Julian) calendar commemorate this day's saints on 21 October of the civil calendar.