Petronia

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Petronia

• PMartyr PetroniaSeptember 29Christian woman martyred for the faith of Christ.
• PSaint Petronia (Petronilla)October 8Saint of Rome venerated in the Orthodox calendar, also known as Petronilla.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Petronia?

The name day of Petronia is September 29, the feast of Martyr Petronia. It is also kept on October 8.

II.Which saints bore the name Petronia?

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

III.Is Petronia a good baptismal name?

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