Abercius

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Abercius

• Saint Abercius of HierapolisOctober 22Bishop of Hierapolis in Phrygia in the time of Marcus Aurelius, who died around 167.
• AMartyr AberciusMay 26A son of the Apostle Alphaeus, put to death for his faith in Christ.
• AMartyr AberciusDecember 5A martyr honoured in the Greek synaxarion.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Abercius?

The name day of Abercius is October 22, the feast of Saint Abercius of Hierapolis. It is also kept on May 26, December 5.

II.Which saints bore the name Abercius?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 3 saints named Abercius, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Abercius a good baptismal name?

Yes. Abercius is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Saint Abercius of Hierapolis as patron.