Calliope

Saints named Calliope

• CMartyr CalliopeJune 8Christian of the 3rd century, executed in the year 250 at the start of Emperor Decius' persecution.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Calliope?

The name day of Calliope is June 8, the feast of Martyr Calliope.

II.Which saints bore the name Calliope?

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

III.Is Calliope a good baptismal name?

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