Artemia

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Artemia

• AMartyr ArtemiaJune 11Chinese Orthodox Christian woman, killed in Beijing in 1900 during the Boxer Rising.
• AMartyr ArtemiaJune 11Chinese Orthodox Christian woman, killed in Beijing in 1900 during the Boxer Rising.
• ARMartyr Artemia of RomeJune 7A princess of Rome, martyred for her faith in Christ in 310.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Artemia?

The name day of Artemia is June 11, the feast of Martyr Artemia. It is also kept on June 7.

II.Which saints bore the name Artemia?

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

III.Is Artemia a good baptismal name?

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