Nehemiah

Saints named Nehemiah

• NProphet NehemiahDecember 13Rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Nehemiah?

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

II.Which saints bore the name Nehemiah?

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

III.Is Nehemiah a good baptismal name?

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