It keeps the same day as the name it comes from — everything below is that name’s.
Origin
The story of Minas
Minas keeps 11 November — the Martyr Menas of Egypt.
The origin of the name is not settled, so we leave it open rather than guess — the day belongs to the soldier-martyr Menas of Egypt.
“Menas of Egypt.”
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Minas at a glance
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.
Greek forms
English & romanised
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Namesakes
Notable people named Minas
Iconography
Minas in sacred art
DepictingMartyr Menas of Egypt
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