Damaris

Saints named Damaris

• Martyr Damaris the AthenianOctober 3Woman of Athens named in the Acts of the Apostles, who believed when Paul preached on the Areopagus.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Damaris?

The name day of Damaris is October 3, the feast of Martyr Damaris the Athenian.

II.Which saints bore the name Damaris?

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

III.Is Damaris a good baptismal name?

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