Constantius

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Constantius

• Saint Constantius of PerugiaJanuary 29Bishop and one of the patrons of Perugia in Italy, who died around 170.
• Martyr Constantius of the Theban LegionSeptember 18Venerated as a soldier of the legendary Theban Legion who died a martyr around 286.
• Saint Constantius of CapriMay 14Bishop who after many years of wandering became patron of Capri, in the 7th or 8th century.
• Venerable Constantius of AnconaSeptember 23Monk of Ancona in the 6th century who served in the church of Saint Stephen; commemorated September 23.
• CASaint Constantius of AquinoSeptember 1Bishop of Aquino in Italy, reposed around 520.
• CRHieromartyr Constantius of RomeNovember 30A hieromartyr of Rome.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Constantius?

The name day of Constantius is January 29, the feast of Saint Constantius of Perugia. It is also kept on September 18, May 14, September 23, September 1, November 30.

II.Which saints bore the name Constantius?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 6 saints named Constantius, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Constantius a good baptismal name?

Yes. Constantius is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Saint Constantius of Perugia as patron.