Sylvanus

Saints named Sylvanus

• Hieromartyr Sylvanus of GazaMay 4Bishop of Gaza who died a martyr in 311 at Caesarea in Palestine; commemorated on May 17.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Sylvanus?

The name day of Sylvanus is May 4, the feast of Hieromartyr Sylvanus of Gaza.

II.Which saints bore the name Sylvanus?

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

III.Is Sylvanus a good baptismal name?

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