Malachias

Saints named Malachias

• MRVenerable Martyr Malachias of RhodesSeptember 29A venerable martyr from Rhodes who died for the faith in Jerusalem around 1500.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Malachias?

The name day of Malachias is September 29, the feast of Venerable Martyr Malachias of Rhodes.

II.Which saints bore the name Malachias?

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

III.Is Malachias a good baptismal name?

Yes. Malachias is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Venerable Martyr Malachias of Rhodes as patron.