Ανακομιδή των ιερών λειψάνων Αθανασίου του Μεγάλου
Feast day
The memory of Recovery of the holy relics of Saint Athanasius the Great is celebrated every year on May 2. Last feast was on a Friday. Next feast in 2026 will be a Saturday on 4 months 2 weeks.
Fast
fasting day with fish, wine and oil permitted (ichthyos)
The Recovery of the holy relics of Saint Athanasius the Great Day is not a fasting day per se, but in 2025 the date of May 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.