Ruth

Saints named Ruth

• Saint RuthDecember 13Faithful Moabite woman, wife of Boaz, grandmother of King David and ancestor of Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Ruth?

The name day of Ruth is December 13, the feast of Saint Ruth.

II.Which saints bore the name Ruth?

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

III.Is Ruth a good baptismal name?

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