Peter and Fevronia Day

Saints Peter and Fevronia Day
Mural Art of Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom at the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, circa 2000
Observed byRussia
TypeCultural, Orthodox
SignificanceFeast day of Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom, Day of Love and Fidelity celebrated between Marrieds
ObservancesSending greeting cards, gifts and flowers (oxeye daisy), dating, church services
DateJuly 8
Next time8 July 2025 (2025-07-08)
FrequencyAnnual

The Day of Saint Peter and Saint Fevronia (Russian: День Святых Петра и Февроньи / Den' Svyatyh Petra i Phevronii) also known as the Day of Family, Love and Faithfulness (Russian: Де́нь семьи́, любви́ и ве́рности / Den' sem'i lyubvi i vernosti), the Orthodox patrons of marriage, was officially introduced in Russia in 2008. Svetlana Medvedeva is among the most active promoters of the new holiday. Its symbol is a white daisy.