Metrodora

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Metrodora

• MBMartyr Metrodora of BithyniaSeptember 10One of the three sister martyrs of Bithynia, who suffered for the faith of Christ.
• MNVenerable Metrodora of NicomediaAugust 8Virgin of Nicomedia named in the martyrology attributed to Jerome, on 8 August, among other saints; few details survive.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Metrodora?

The name day of Metrodora is September 10, the feast of Martyr Metrodora of Bithynia. It is also kept on August 8.

II.Which saints bore the name Metrodora?

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

III.Is Metrodora a good baptismal name?

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