Amos

Saints named Amos

• Prophet AmosJune 15One of the twelve minor prophets, a shepherd of Tekoa who preached justice in Israel in the eighth century BC.
• AIHieromartyr Amos IvanovJune 15A Russian priest put to death for his faith in Christ in 1919, during the communist persecution.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Amos?

The name day of Amos is June 15, the feast of Prophet Amos.

II.Which saints bore the name Amos?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 2 saints named Amos, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Amos a good baptismal name?

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