Orthodox liturgical calendar commemorations for November 11 and 12

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the Orthodox Church honored several figures, including Saint Minas the Great Martyr, Saint Vincent the Deacon, Saint Victor, and Saint Drakon. The day served as a name day for individuals named Minas, Vincent, Victoria, and Victor. Saint Minas, born in Egypt in the mid-3rd century AD to pagan parents, converted to Christianity as an adolescent and pursued a career in the Roman cavalry in Kotyaion, Asia Minor, where he gained distinction for his wisdom and courage.

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the liturgical calendar shifted focus to honor Saint John, Archbishop of Alexandria, Saint Leon, Patriarch of Constantinople, and other martyrs including Anthony, Germanos, Nikephoros, Arsakius, and Saint Nilos. This day acts as a name day for those named Nilos. These observances reflect the traditional daily rotation of the liturgical calendar, highlighting the historical legacy of these figures within the Orthodox tradition as reported by OmegaLive and Ethnos.gr.