Saintly Naming the Role of Christian Saints in Late Antique Naming Practices in Asia Minor
3 Iunie 2024
This article discusses the impact of saints on naming practices during the Late Antique period (3rd to 7th centuries). The veneration of saints played a pivotal role in shaping names given to individuals in Christian communities. Naming children after saints and biblical figures became popular, reflecting the belief that these names carried saints’ sanctity.
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