Meliton

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Meliton

• MMartyr MelitonJuly 3
• MMartyr MelitonJune 30A martyr commemorated in the Greek synaxarion.
• MSMartyr Meliton of SebasteMarch 9Martyr of Sebaste, who suffered for Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Meliton?

The name day of Meliton is July 3, the feast of Martyr Meliton. It is also kept on June 30, March 9.

II.Which saints bore the name Meliton?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 3 saints named Meliton, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Meliton a good baptismal name?

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