Σύλληψις του τιμίου Προφήτου Προδρόμου και Bαπτιστού Iωάννου
Feast day
The memory of Conception of the holy Prophet Forerunner and Baptist John is celebrated every year on September 23. Last feast was on a Wednesday. Next feast in 2027 will be a Thursday on 10 months 1 week.
Fast
fasting day with fish, wine and oil permitted (ichthyos)
The Conception of the holy Prophet Forerunner and Baptist John Day is not a fasting day per se, but in 2026 the date of September 23 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.