Monica

Saints named Monica

• Fool-for-Christ MonicaMay 4North African Christian who prayed earnestly for the conversion of her son Augustine, died at Ostia in 387.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Monica?

The name day of Monica is May 4, the feast of Fool-for-Christ Monica.

II.Which saints bore the name Monica?

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

III.Is Monica a good baptismal name?

Yes. Monica is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Fool-for-Christ Monica as patron.