Name Day: Who celebrates today, February 18th

Today, February 18th, according to the name day calendar, we commemorate Saint Agapitus and Saint Leo. The names celebrated today are: Agapitos, Leo, Leontas, Leontarios, Leontaris, Leontokardos.

Saint Agapitus came from Cappadocia and lived during the time of Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. At a young age, he became a monk and was later ordained a Presbyter by the Bishop of the city of Sinaos. After the Bishop's death, he was elected Bishop.

Saint Agapitus reposed in peace, having served as a bishop in a God-pleasing manner.