Commemoration of St. Spyridon’s Miracle in Corfu against the Turkish invasion of 1716

In Orthodox Christian countries, individuals traditionally celebrate their nameday instead of their birthday. Since Orthodox Christians are usually named after a saint or feast day of the Church, all those having the same name celebrate together on that saint’s feast or the particular feast of the Church.All those named after Commemoration of St. Spyridon’s Miracle in Corfu against the Turkish invasion of 1716 celebrate their nameday on August 11.