A baptismal name for a boy
Eutropius
8 saints bore this name
Other days it is celebrated
Saints named Eutropius
Saint Eutropius of SaintesApril 30Venerated as the first bishop of Saintes in Gaul, sent there to preach the Gospel.
Martyr Eutropius of AmaseaMarch 3A martyr of Amasea in Pontus, put to death for his faith around 308.- Martyr EutropiusFebruary 20A martyr commemorated in the calendar of the Church of Greece.
- Venerable EutropiusMay 27A venerable saint commemorated with Lazarus, Elias, Basil, Michael and Matthew.
- Martyr Eutropius of CiliciaOctober 17A martyr of Cilicia, put to death for his faith in Christ.
- Martyr Eutropius of ConstantinopleJune 16A reader of the Church of Constantinople who died for his faith in Christ.
- Saint Eutropius of OrangeMay 27Bishop of Orange in Gaul, reposed around 475.
- Venerable Eutropius of ValenciaAn abbot and later Bishop of Valencia in Hispania, who reposed around 609.
Questions
The name day of Eutropius is April 30, the feast of Saint Eutropius of Saintes. It is also kept on March 3, February 20, May 27, October 17, June 16.
The Sinaxarion archive holds 8 saints named Eutropius, with their lives and icons.
Yes. Eutropius is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Saint Eutropius of Saintes as patron.