Ilian

Saints named Ilian

• ISMartyr Ilian of SebasteMarch 9Martyr of Sebaste, who suffered for Christ.
• ISVenerable Ilian SorokinA Russian schema-archimandrite of Rossikon, reposed in 1971; Athonite elder venerated by the faithful, not formally canonized.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Ilian?

The name day of Ilian is March 9, the feast of Martyr Ilian of Sebaste.

II.Which saints bore the name Ilian?

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

III.Is Ilian a good baptismal name?

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