Athenagoras

Saints named Athenagoras

• Saint Athenagoras of AthensJuly 24Athenian philosopher turned Christian, an apologist of the second half of the second century.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Athenagoras?

The name day of Athenagoras is July 24, the feast of Saint Athenagoras of Athens.

II.Which saints bore the name Athenagoras?

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

III.Is Athenagoras a good baptismal name?

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