Oleg

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Oleg

• Right-Believing Oleg of BryanskSeptember 20Prince of Bryansk in the 13th century who gave up his throne in 1286 and became a monk.
• Right-Believing Oleg of RyazanJune 10Prince of Ryazan from 1252 to 1258, called the Red or the Handsome; honored as a local saint.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Oleg?

The name day of Oleg is September 20, the feast of Right-Believing Oleg of Bryansk. It is also kept on June 10.

II.Which saints bore the name Oleg?

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

III.Is Oleg a good baptismal name?

Yes. Oleg is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Right-Believing Oleg of Bryansk as patron.