Rastislav

Saints named Rastislav

• Right-Believing Rastislav of MoraviaMay 11Ruler of Moravia from 846 to 870, who invited Cyril and Methodius to preach in the Slavic language.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Rastislav?

The name day of Rastislav is May 11, the feast of Right-Believing Rastislav of Moravia.

II.Which saints bore the name Rastislav?

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

III.Is Rastislav a good baptismal name?

Yes. Rastislav is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Right-Believing Rastislav of Moravia as patron.