Azariah

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Azariah

• Prophet AzariahDecember 17Prophet named in Second Chronicles, who urged King Asa to remain faithful to the Lord.
• AProphet AzariahFebruary 3A prophet of the Old Testament, commemorated in the calendar of the Orthodox Church.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Azariah?

The name day of Azariah is December 17, the feast of Prophet Azariah. It is also kept on February 3.

II.Which saints bore the name Azariah?

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

III.Is Azariah a good baptismal name?

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