Saint Timothy - The Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist, Edmond, Oklahoma

Catholic Saint

Saint Timothy

Died 67

January 26

Also known as:  Timotheus

Profile
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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