Over 1 Million Romanians Celebrate St. George’s Day

Over 1 Million Romanians Celebrate St. George’s Day

Romania

On Wednesday, April 23, more than one million Romanians are celebrating their name day on Saint George the Martyr’s Day (Sf. Gheorghe in Romanian), CE Report quotes Agerpres

According to the General Directorate of Personal Records, the most common male names include Gheorghe (402,099), George (159,761), and Georgian (29,408). Among women, popular names are Georgiana (155,949), Georgeta (114,809), and Gheorghita (24,212).

St. George’s Day is a significant celebration in Romania, honoring one of the country's most revered saints.

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