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Also known as: Timotheus
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His father was a Greek gentile, his mother Eunice was Jewish. Converted to
Christianity by Saint Paul around the year 47. Partner, assistant and
close friend of Paul. Missionary. Head of the Church in Ephesus. Recipient
of two canonical letters from Saint Paul. Martyred for opposing the
worship of Dionysius.
Died: stoned to death in 97
Patronage: intestinal disorders, stomach diseases
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