Genevieve: Name Day
Orthros keeps the name day for Genevieve on January 3 on the New Calendar and January 16 on the Old Calendar: the feast of St Genevieve of Paris.
The saint
St Genevieve of ParisGenevieve was born near Paris, at Nanterre, to parents named Severus and Gerontia. As a small child she caught the notice of Bishop Germanus of Auxerre, passing through her village, who encouraged her toward a life set apart for God.Read the life ›Questions
- When is the name day for Genevieve?
- Orthros keeps the name day for Genevieve on January 3 on the New Calendar and January 16 on the Old Calendar.
- Which saint's feast is the name day for Genevieve?
- It is the feast of St Genevieve of Paris.