Joad

Saints named Joad

• JMProphet Joad the Man of GodMarch 30A prophet of Judah who foretold, in the time of King Jeroboam, the fall of the altar at Bethel.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Joad?

The name day of Joad is March 30, the feast of Prophet Joad the Man of God.

II.Which saints bore the name Joad?

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

III.Is Joad a good baptismal name?

Yes. Joad is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Prophet Joad the Man of God as patron.