Ce nume sărbătorim de Sfântul Ilie? Câți români își serbează onomastica pe 20 iulie

On July 20, Romanians celebrate Saint Elijah the Tishbite, a significant religious figure known for his role in opposing idol worship. The day is marked by avoiding heavy work and giving to charity. Elijah, born in Gilead, lived over 800 years before Christ and was chosen by God to lead the people away from the worship of Baal. He famously challenged 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, demonstrating God's power by calling down fire from heaven. Recent data shows that 144,824 Romanians bear the name Ilie or its variants, with 102,481 being men and 42,343 women. Popular names to celebrate include Ilie, Elias, and Ilinca.