Poemen

Saints named Poemen

• Venerable Poemen the GreatAugust 27Desert father, the most quoted abba in the Sayings of the Desert Fathers, who died around 450.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Poemen?

The name day of Poemen is August 27, the feast of Venerable Poemen the Great.

II.Which saints bore the name Poemen?

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

III.Is Poemen a good baptismal name?

Yes. Poemen is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Venerable Poemen the Great as patron.