Αγίου Βησσαρίωνος του Θαυματουργού, Οσίου ασκητού
Feast day
The memory of Saint Bessarion the Great is celebrated every year on February 20. Last feast was on a Friday. Next feast in 2027 will be a Saturday on 11 months.
Fast
fasting day with milk, cheese, eggs and fish permitted (tyrini)
The Saint Bessarion the Great Day is not a fasting day per se, but in 2026 the date of February 20 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.