What names celebrate their name day on Saint John. Who should you say "happy birthday" to on January 7th?

On January 7, the day after the baptism of Jesus Christ, the Orthodox calendar celebrates Saint John the Baptist. On this occasion, over two million Romanians celebrate their name day. Saint John's Day marks the end of the winter holidays.

“It is authentic, carries good luck and imposes respect, plus it allows you to be caressed by loved ones” - this is how the name of the celebration of the day, baptized by parents and godparents: Ion, Ioana, Nelu, Nela, Ionica and the like, praise its name.

Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Saint John the Baptist, also known as the Forerunner, on Tuesday, because he is the one who announced the coming of Christ. Over 1.9 million Romanians...

Orthodox and Greek Catholic Christians celebrate Saint John the Baptist, while Old Style Christians celebrate Christmas.

Over 1.9 million Romanians celebrate their name day on Tuesday, the day of Saint John the Baptist, most of them - over 1.2 million - being men.

Saint John, celebrated on January 7, is one of the most important religious holidays in the Romanian Orthodox tradition, bringing with it a series of customs, traditions and superstitions that vary depending on the region. It is a day dedicated to those named Ion, Ioana, and their derivatives, but also a day full of meanings related to the beginning of a new stage of the year.