Olympius

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Olympius

• OPMartyr Olympius the PersianJuly 30Christian martyred for the faith of Christ in 251.
• ORMartyr Olympius of RomeJanuary 30Christian of Rome, martyred for the faith of Christ.
• OTMartyr Olympius the TribuneAugust 2Christian martyred for the faith of Christ in 257.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Olympius?

The name day of Olympius is July 30, the feast of Martyr Olympius the Persian. It is also kept on January 30, August 2.

II.Which saints bore the name Olympius?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 3 saints named Olympius, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Olympius a good baptismal name?

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