Retour aux actusTuesday, May 5 is the feast day of Saint Irene (Agia Eirini) in the Greek Orthodox calendar. Across Crete and all of Greece, anyone named Irene, Eirini, or a related variant celebrates their name day today. Name days in Greece are treated much like birthdays, with family gatherings, small gifts, and well-wishes. If you meet a local named Irene, it is customary to say "Chronia Polla" (many years). Some cafes and tavernas may host informal celebrations. This is a good opportunity for visitors to experience everyday Greek social culture. No public closures or disruptions to transport or services are expected.
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Saint Irene's Feast Day Unites Greeks in Name Day Celebrations
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