Joshua

Saints named Joshua

• Prophet JoshuaSeptember 1Assistant and successor of Moses, who led Israel into the Promised Land.
• JJRighteous Joshua son of JozadakHigh priest after the return from Babylon, who rebuilt the Temple together with Zerubbabel.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Joshua?

The name day of Joshua is September 1, the feast of Prophet Joshua.

II.Which saints bore the name Joshua?

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

III.Is Joshua a good baptismal name?

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