Today, Sunday, June 21, is the feast day of Aphrodisios and Aphrodisia. They are among those names that are not often heard, but when one encounters them, they remain in the memory for their special sound and deep Greek origin. The tradition of name days has its roots in the Orthodox Church, as the name day is associated with the day of remembrance of the saint whose name was given at baptism. The name Aphrodisios is an ancient Greek theophoric …
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Today, Sunday, June 21, is the feast day of Aphrodisios and Aphrodisia. They are among those names that are not often heard, but when one encounters them, they remain in the memory for their special sound and deep Greek origin. The tradition of name days has its roots in the Orthodox Church, as the name day is associated with the day of remembrance of the saint whose name was given at baptism. The name Aphrodisios is an ancient Greek theophoric …