March 5 Name Day: Who is celebrating today

Today, March 5th, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Konon the Isaurian. Celebrated are those named: Archelaos, Evlogios, Evlogis, Evlogia, Evlogoula, Evlogitsa, Konon.

Saint Konon lived in the 1st century AD and was distinguished for his missionary work and faith, leading many to Christianity. He suffered torture for his faith, and his memory is honored on March 5th.

Also commemorated today are Saints Archelaos, Evlampios, Evlogios, Nestor, Theophilos Bishop of Caesarea, George of Rapsani, and Nicholas Velimirovich.