Yerasimos
A form of Gerasimos
Gerasimos, in English
Saint Gerasimus of Cephalonia — kept on 16 August.
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Origin
The story of Gerasimos
Gerasimos keeps 16 August — Saint Gerasimus of Cephalonia.
Γεράσιμος is drawn from γέρας (géras) — “honour, gift.”
“Honour, gift.”
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Gerasimos at a glance
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
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Namesakes
Notable people named Gerasimos
Iconography
Gerasimos in sacred art
DepictingVenerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia
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