Themistocles

Saints named Themistocles

• Martyr Themistocles of MyraDecember 21Martyr of Myra, put to death around 251 during the persecution of Emperor Decius.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Themistocles?

The name day of Themistocles is December 21, the feast of Martyr Themistocles of Myra.

II.Which saints bore the name Themistocles?

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

III.Is Themistocles a good baptismal name?

Yes. Themistocles is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Themistocles of Myra as patron.