Name Day Celebrations: Who Celebrates on May 11, 2025?

Today marks the third Sunday (May 11, 2025) after Easter, known as the Sunday of the Paralytic. This day commemorates the miracle of healing the paralytic performed by Jesus during the Jewish Pentecost, as recounted by the Evangelist John. Additionally, according to the church calendar, the following saints are honored today: Saint Armodius the Martyr, Saints Cyril and Methodius, Saint Argirios of Epanomi, Saint Olympias the Righteous Martyr, and Saint Dioscorus the New. Names celebrated today include: Armodius, Armodios, Methodius, Argiris, Argiro, Argyrooula, Roula, Argyro, Asimina, Olympia, Olympiada, Olympous, Olympi, Olya, Olympula, Olympias, Dioskuridis, Dioskoridis, Dioskouros, Bethesda. Among these, Saint Argirios of Epanomi, a Neomartyr, is particularly revered. Born in 1788 in Epanomi, Thessaloniki, he was martyred at the age of 18 in 1806 for refusing to renounce his Orthodox faith. Moreover, May 11, 2025, also falls on Mother’s Day, making it a double celebration.