Paraskevi

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Paraskevi

• Venerable Martyr Paraskevi of RomeJuly 26Martyr of the second century, arrested several times for her faith and finally beheaded.
• Great Martyr Paraskevi of IconiumOctober 28Virgin of Iconium born to a rich Christian family; in Bulgaria she is honored as Saint Petka.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Paraskevi?

The name day of Paraskevi is July 26, the feast of Venerable Martyr Paraskevi of Rome. It is also kept on October 28.

II.Which saints bore the name Paraskevi?

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

III.Is Paraskevi a good baptismal name?

Yes. Paraskevi is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Venerable Martyr Paraskevi of Rome as patron.