Alban

Saints named Alban

• Martyr AlbanJune 22The first martyr of Britain, killed at Verulamium in the Roman persecution around 305.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Alban?

The name day of Alban is June 22, the feast of Martyr Alban.

II.Which saints bore the name Alban?

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

III.Is Alban a good baptismal name?

Yes. Alban is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Alban as patron.