Callinica

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Callinica

• CMartyr CallinicaMay 9A woman martyr who suffered for Christ, and died around the year 250.
• CRMartyr Callinica of RomeMarch 22A woman martyr of Rome, who suffered for Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Callinica?

The name day of Callinica is May 9, the feast of Martyr Callinica. It is also kept on March 22.

II.Which saints bore the name Callinica?

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

III.Is Callinica a good baptismal name?

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