Abdelas

Saints named Abdelas

• ASHieromartyr Abdelas of SeleuciaApril 17A cleric of the Church of Seleucia who died a martyr for his faith in Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Abdelas?

The name day of Abdelas is April 17, the feast of Hieromartyr Abdelas of Seleucia.

II.Which saints bore the name Abdelas?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Abdelas, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Abdelas a good baptismal name?

Yes. Abdelas is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Hieromartyr Abdelas of Seleucia as patron.