Linus

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Linus

• Apostle LinusNovember 5One of the Seventy Apostles, successor of Peter at Rome, who died around the year 80.
• LSHieromartyr Linus of SmyrnaMarch 11A cleric of Smyrna, who died a martyr for Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Linus?

The name day of Linus is November 5, the feast of Apostle Linus. It is also kept on March 11.

II.Which saints bore the name Linus?

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

III.Is Linus a good baptismal name?

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