Giles

Saints named Giles

• Venerable GilesSeptember 1Hermit of Greek origin, abbot in southern France in the seventh century.
• Saint Giles of SansepolcroSeptember 1A pilgrim venerated at Sansepolcro in Tuscany together with Saint Arcanus, of around 1000.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Giles?

The name day of Giles is September 1, the feast of Venerable Giles.

II.Which saints bore the name Giles?

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

III.Is Giles a good baptismal name?

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