Germain

Saints named Germain

• Saint Germain of ParisMay 28Bishop of Paris in the sixth century, venerated in East and West, who died in 576.
• GTSaint Germain of TalloiresA saint honored at Talloires in Savoy, who reposed in 1050.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Germain?

The name day of Germain is May 28, the feast of Saint Germain of Paris.

II.Which saints bore the name Germain?

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

III.Is Germain a good baptismal name?

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