Paraskevas

Saints named Paraskevas

• PTNew Martyr Paraskevas of TrebizondMarch 1A new martyr from Trebizond who died for the faith in 1659.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Paraskevas?

The name day of Paraskevas is March 1, the feast of New Martyr Paraskevas of Trebizond.

II.Which saints bore the name Paraskevas?

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

III.Is Paraskevas a good baptismal name?

Yes. Paraskevas is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have New Martyr Paraskevas of Trebizond as patron.