Sophian

Saints named Sophian

• SAVenerable Sophian of AntimSeptember 16Romanian archimandrite, spiritual father at Antim Monastery in Bucharest, a painter and guide of many faithful.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Sophian?

The name day of Sophian is September 16, the feast of Venerable Sophian of Antim.

II.Which saints bore the name Sophian?

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

III.Is Sophian a good baptismal name?

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