Roman’s name day under the new church calendar of the OCU and UGCC is celebrated on 1 October; under the old style it is 14 October. The day honours Saint Romanos the Melodist, a Byzantine author of church hymns. 1 October is also the Feast of the Protection of the Theotokos (Pokrova) and the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, so men named Roman celebrate a double — or even triple — holiday. Below are short name day wishes for Roman, wishes in your own words, messages for a husband, dad, son, friend or colleague, and poems.

Holidays on this day: Pokrova wishes and Defenders Day wishes; other name days — name day wishes.

1 October — Roman’s name day and major Ukrainian holidays

Short name day wishes for Roman

Roman, happy name day! May Pokrova protect you and your guardian angel lead you to your dreams.
Roma, happy angel day! Health, luck and loyal friends.
Roman, happy double holiday! Peace, strength and inspiration.
Happy name day, Roman! May every task sound like your favourite song.

Wishes in your own words

The name Roman comes from the Latin for “Roman”, and his patron saint was a hymn writer, so wishing inspiration and harmony fits well. And since the name day coincides with Defenders Day, you can thank him for his courage. For example: “Roma, happy name day! You always know how to support and inspire. May Saint Romanos protect you and may your life sound like the best melody.”

For a husband, dad or son

My love, happy name day and Pokrova! You are my protection and my rock.
Dad, happy name day! Thank you for your wisdom and strength. May Pokrova protect you and our family.
Son, happy name day! May your heavenly patron watch over you at every step.

For a friend or colleague

Roma, happy name day! Energy, health and great company.
Roman, happy name day! Thank you for your reliability and professionalism. New achievements ahead.
Happy angel day, my friend! May luck sing in harmony with you.

For Roman the defender

Roman, happy name day and Defenders Day! Thank you for your courage. May Pokrova protect you and bring you home with victory.
Happy double holiday, defender! Strength, peace and a swift victory.

Name day poems for Roman

Happy name day, Roman dear!
May Pokrova keep you near,
May life be kind in every way
And joy come knocking every day!

Roman — singer, Roman — poet,
May your life be bright, and show it,
May each day bring a dream that’s new
And a song of spring for you!

About the feast

Saint Romanos the Melodist lived in Constantinople in the 6th century and wrote hundreds of church hymns — kontakia, some of which are still sung today. After the switch to the new calendar, his feast coincided with Pokrova and the Day of Defenders of Ukraine on 1 October.

A gift for Roman

A living plant that lasts a long time or an arrangement of flowers and sweets makes a great gift for a man.

Orchid Phalaenopsis — A phalaenopsis orchid — a long-lasting name day gift

More options in our potted plants and candy bouquets sections.

Arrangement Sweety — “Sweety” arrangement — flowers and sweets together

FAQ

When is Roman’s name day?

Under the new church calendar — on 1 October; under the old style — on 14 October.

Who was Saint Romanos the Melodist?

A 6th-century Byzantine hymnographer, famous for his kontakia.

What else is celebrated on 1 October?

The Protection of the Theotokos (Pokrova), the Day of Defenders of Ukraine and Ukrainian Cossack Day.

January name days: Anton name day wishes (17 January).

October name days: Denys name day wishes (3 October).

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Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

Roman Name Day Wishes