Salome

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Salome

• Apostle SalomeAugust 3Woman who followed Christ, one of the myrrhbearers and, according to tradition, mother of the apostles James and John.
• SURight-Believing Salome of UjarmaJanuary 15Armenian princess, daughter of King Tiridates III, married to Rev II of Iberia; she died around 361.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Salome?

The name day of Salome is August 3, the feast of Apostle Salome. It is also kept on January 15.

II.Which saints bore the name Salome?

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

III.Is Salome a good baptismal name?

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