Tyrannus

Saints named Tyrannus

• TTMartyr Tyrannus of ThraceAugust 20Christian of Thrace, martyred for the faith of Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Tyrannus?

The name day of Tyrannus is August 20, the feast of Martyr Tyrannus of Thrace.

II.Which saints bore the name Tyrannus?

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

III.Is Tyrannus a good baptismal name?

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