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Question 582

Hello pater can you tell me when Anatasi yourti is cause people tell me it’s when the Christ was risen again is it true     

 

Answer to Question 582

Most people named Anastasios or Anastasia celebrate their namaday at Pascha, the Lord's Anastasi, but there are saints by these names which people can also celebrate with. The most well know Saint Anastasia celebrates on 22nd December and the most well known Saint Anastasios celebrates on 22nd January, but there are many more saints by these names where people can choose to have their nameday.