Glykeria

Saints named Glykeria

• Righteous Glykeria of NovgorodMay 13Righteous virgin of Novgorod, daughter of Panteleimon, who died about 1522; very little is known of her life.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Glykeria?

The name day of Glykeria is May 13, the feast of Righteous Glykeria of Novgorod.

II.Which saints bore the name Glykeria?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Glykeria, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Glykeria a good baptismal name?

Yes. Glykeria is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Righteous Glykeria of Novgorod as patron.