Phanourios

Saints named Phanourios

• Martyr PhanouriosAugust 27Called the Newly Revealed, honored as a martyr in the Orthodox and Catholic Churches; remembered on 27 August.
• PKVenerable Phanourios of KapsalaAn Athonite elder of Kapsala, who reposed in 1986; venerated by the faithful, not formally canonized.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Phanourios?

The name day of Phanourios is August 27, the feast of Martyr Phanourios.

II.Which saints bore the name Phanourios?

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

III.Is Phanourios a good baptismal name?

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