Avim

Saints named Avim

• AMMartyr Avim the MaccabeeAugust 1One of the seven Maccabean brothers, put to death for their faith in God together with their mother.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Avim?

The name day of Avim is August 1, the feast of Martyr Avim the Maccabee.

II.Which saints bore the name Avim?

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

III.Is Avim a good baptismal name?

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