Ezekiel

Saints named Ezekiel

• Prophet EzekielJuly 21Prophet and priest of Israel, who received the visions recorded in his book during the Babylonian exile.
• ESVenerable Ezekiel SlivkinA hieroschemamonk of Rossikon; venerated by the faithful, not formally canonized.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Ezekiel?

The name day of Ezekiel is July 21, the feast of Prophet Ezekiel.

II.Which saints bore the name Ezekiel?

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

III.Is Ezekiel a good baptismal name?

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