Valentinian

Saints named Valentinian

• VSaint ValentinianMetropolitan of Tomis in the 6th century; named in the Romanian Paterikon, not formally canonized.
• VCSaint Valentinian of ChurJanuary 7Bishop of Chur, who reposed in the 6th century, venerated in the Western Church.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Valentinian?

The name day of Valentinian is January 7, the feast of Saint Valentinian.

II.Which saints bore the name Valentinian?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 2 saints named Valentinian, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Valentinian a good baptismal name?

Yes. Valentinian is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Saint Valentinian as patron.