Theodotia

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Theodotia

• TAMartyr Theodotia of AdrianopleOctober 22A martyr of Adrianople, put to death for her faith in Christ.
• TAVenerable Theodotia of AsiaNovember 1A venerable nun of Asia Minor, commemorated in the calendar of the Orthodox Church.
• TCMartyr Theodotia of CanopusJanuary 31A martyr of Canopus in Egypt, put to death for her faith in Christ.
• TNMartyr Theodotia of NicaeaSeptember 17A martyr of Nicaea, put to death for her faith in Christ.
• TRMartyr Theodotia of RomeJuly 4A martyr of Rome, put to death for her faith in Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Theodotia?

The name day of Theodotia is October 22, the feast of Martyr Theodotia of Adrianople. It is also kept on November 1, January 31, September 17, July 4.

II.Which saints bore the name Theodotia?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 5 saints named Theodotia, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Theodotia a good baptismal name?

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