Obadiah

Saints named Obadiah

• Prophet ObadiahNovember 19One of the twelve minor prophets, author of the shortest book of the Old Testament.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Obadiah?

The name day of Obadiah is November 19, the feast of Prophet Obadiah.

II.Which saints bore the name Obadiah?

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

III.Is Obadiah a good baptismal name?

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