Hermolaus

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Hermolaus

• Martyr Hermolaus of NicomediaJuly 26Priest of Nicomedia, killed with Hermippus and Hermocrates in Diocletian's persecution in 305.
• HMartyr HermolausAugust 8A martyr commemorated with Eleutherius, Leonides and Styracius.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Hermolaus?

The name day of Hermolaus is July 26, the feast of Martyr Hermolaus of Nicomedia. It is also kept on August 8.

II.Which saints bore the name Hermolaus?

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

III.Is Hermolaus a good baptismal name?

Yes. Hermolaus is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Hermolaus of Nicomedia as patron.