Callista

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Callista

• CCMartyr Callista of CaesareaFebruary 6A woman martyr of Caesarea in Cappadocia, who suffered around the year 300.
• CNMartyr Callista of NicomediaSeptember 1A woman martyr of Nicomedia, who suffered for Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Callista?

The name day of Callista is February 6, the feast of Martyr Callista of Caesarea. It is also kept on September 1.

II.Which saints bore the name Callista?

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

III.Is Callista a good baptismal name?

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