Melito

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Melito

• Saint Melito of SardisApril 1Bishop of Sardis in Asia Minor in the second century and an apologist for Christianity.
• MBVenerable Melito of BerytusJanuary 3A venerable father from Berytus (present-day Beirut), who reposed in 537.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Melito?

The name day of Melito is April 1, the feast of Saint Melito of Sardis. It is also kept on January 3.

II.Which saints bore the name Melito?

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

III.Is Melito a good baptismal name?

Yes. Melito is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Saint Melito of Sardis as patron.