Lydia

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Lydia

• Apostle LydiaMay 20Woman of Thyatira living at Philippi, the first known convert in Europe, baptized by the Apostle Paul.
• LIMartyr Lydia of IllyriaMarch 23A woman martyr of Illyria, who suffered for Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Lydia?

The name day of Lydia is May 20, the feast of Apostle Lydia. It is also kept on March 23.

II.Which saints bore the name Lydia?

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

III.Is Lydia a good baptismal name?

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