Diphilus

Saints named Diphilus

• DTMartyr Diphilus of ThraceAugust 20A martyr of Thrace, put to death for his faith in Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Diphilus?

The name day of Diphilus is August 20, the feast of Martyr Diphilus of Thrace.

II.Which saints bore the name Diphilus?

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

III.Is Diphilus a good baptismal name?

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