Markella

Saints named Markella

• Martyr Markella of ChiosJuly 22Maiden of the island of Chios, canonized by the Greek Church, commemorated on July 22.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Markella?

The name day of Markella is July 22, the feast of Martyr Markella of Chios.

II.Which saints bore the name Markella?

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

III.Is Markella a good baptismal name?

Yes. Markella is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Markella of Chios as patron.