Greek Orthodox Church commemorates saints on August 7‑8

The Orthodox calendar marks two consecutive name‑day celebrations. On 7 August the Church honors the martyr Saint Asterios and Saint Nikanoros of Zavorada; the day’s name‑day list includes the given names Asterios, Asteris, Asterina, Nikanor, Nikanora and related forms. On 8 August the focus shifts to Saint Myron, bishop of Crete, and New Martyr Triantafyllos of Zagora, with the associated names Myron, Myrona, Triantafyllos and their variants. Each saint is described with a brief biography, highlighting ascetic life, miracles such as Myron’s control of the river Triton and the charitable deeds of Nikanoros. Greek media outlets publish daily name‑day lists that inform the public which personal names are celebrated each day, reflecting the cultural importance of saint commemorations in Greece and the wider Orthodox world.