Apostolos

Saints named Apostolos

• New Martyr Apostolos the NewAugust 16Young man from Pelion, orphaned at fifteen, who confessed Christ and was martyred at Constantinople in 1686.
• ACGreat Martyr Apostolos of ConstantinopleAugust 16A great martyr of Constantinople, put to death for his faith in Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Apostolos?

The name day of Apostolos is August 16, the feast of New Martyr Apostolos the New.

II.Which saints bore the name Apostolos?

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

III.Is Apostolos a good baptismal name?

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