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Saint Basil of Moscow, the Fool for Christ’s sake

Αγίου Βασιλείου Μόσχας, του δια Χριστόν σαλού και θαυματουργού

Feast day

The memory of Saint Basil of Moscow is celebrated every year on August 2. Last feast was on a Saturday. Next feast in 2026 will be a Sunday on 1 month.

Fast
fasting day with wine and oil permitted (oinou kai elaiou)

The Saint Basil of Moscow Day is not a fasting day per se, but in 2026 the date of August 2 falls within a fasting period.

Take a look at the ephemeris of the day to see other saints and given names celebrated on the same day.