Socrates

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Socrates

• SAHieromartyr Socrates of AncyraOctober 21Cleric of Ancyra, martyred for the faith of Christ.
• SPMartyr Socrates of PergeApril 21Christian of Perge, martyred for the faith of Christ.
• STVenerable Martyr Socrates of TiberiopolisNovember 28Monk of Tiberiopolis, martyred for the faith of Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Socrates?

The name day of Socrates is October 21, the feast of Hieromartyr Socrates of Ancyra. It is also kept on April 21, November 28.

II.Which saints bore the name Socrates?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 3 saints named Socrates, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Socrates a good baptismal name?

Yes. Socrates is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Hieromartyr Socrates of Ancyra as patron.