The Church celebrates the memory of Venerable Martyr Asterios the Miracle Worker and Venerable Nikanor the Miracle Worker in Zavorda on Thursday, August 7, 2026, according to the Orthodox calendar. The date marks the feast day for individuals named Asterios, Asteris, Astrinos, Asterinos, Astrini, Astero, Asteria, Astroula, Asterini, Nikanor, and Nikanoras. August 7 also serves as a day of remembrance for the Assyrian genocide.
Astronomical data recorded for August 7 shows sunrise at 06:33 and sunset at 20:28, giving a day duration of 13 hours and 55 minutes. The moon is 23.5 days old.
Labor guidelines and local news
In labor developments, the Greek General Confederation of Labour, known as GSEE, issued a guide explaining how to calculate employee pay for the August 15 holiday.
In Aigio, a city bus driver suffered a cardiac episode while driving, lost consciousness, and caused a serious incident.
In Porto Germeno, emergency workers carried out an evacuation as a severe wildfire hit the area.
In Chalkida, rescue services saved a 30-year-old woman who fell from the high bridge, after authorities were alerted, and she was transferred to the hospital.
