Melana

Saints named Melana

• MMartyr MelanaDecember 3A woman martyr of the Church, commemorated in the Orthodox calendar.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Melana?

The name day of Melana is December 3, the feast of Martyr Melana.

II.Which saints bore the name Melana?

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

III.Is Melana a good baptismal name?

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