Miriam

Saints named Miriam

• Prophet MiriamDecember 13Prophetess, sister of Moses and Aaron, who sang to God after the crossing of the Red Sea.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Miriam?

The name day of Miriam is December 13, the feast of Prophet Miriam.

II.Which saints bore the name Miriam?

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

III.Is Miriam a good baptismal name?

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