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Saint Leo the Great, Pope of Rome

Αγίου Λέοντος, Πάπα Pώμης

Feast day

The memory of Saint Leo the Great is celebrated every year on February 18. Last feast was on a Wednesday. Next feast in 2027 will be a Thursday on 11 months.

Fast
fasting day with milk, cheese, eggs and fish permitted (tyrini)

The Saint Leo the Great Day is not a fasting day per se, but in 2026 the date of February 18 falls within a fasting period.

Celebrated first names

Λέοντας Leontas
Λέων Leo (en), Léon (fr), Leon

Take a look at the ephemeris of the day to see other saints and given names celebrated on the same day.