Olympios

Saints named Olympios

• OEMartyr Olympios the EparchAugust 3An eparch and martyr, who died in the prison of Chosroes II in Persia; venerated locally.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Olympios?

The name day of Olympios is August 3, the feast of Martyr Olympios the Eparch.

II.Which saints bore the name Olympios?

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

III.Is Olympios a good baptismal name?

Yes. Olympios is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Olympios the Eparch as patron.