Elian

Saints named Elian

• ESaint ElianJanuary 13
• EESaint Elian ap ErbinJanuary 13A Welsh saint, son of Erbin, remembered in Western calendars; few details survive.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Elian?

The name day of Elian is January 13, the feast of Saint Elian.

II.Which saints bore the name Elian?

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

III.Is Elian a good baptismal name?

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