Onesimus

Onesimus (Greek and Latin. = " The Quick " ) ( † 68-95 ) was according to the New Testament tradition slave at a certain Philemon. He ran away from his master, and turned to the Apostle Paul, when he was in Ephesus in prison, there was a Christian and was baptized highly probable. Paul sent Onesimus back and wrote his master Philemon one handed in the New Testament letter asking for clemency. According to Colossians 4.9 EU Onesimus was later employee Paul's - an indication of the release may have been breached.

Onesimus to the legend, Bishop probably be gone from Ephesus, or from Byzantium and have suffered martyrdom by stoning.

Anniversaries

  • Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod: February 15
  • Roman Catholic Church: February 15
  • Orthodox Church: February 15, July 6, November 22, December 1, January 4 ( Patron of male domestic workers and servants )
  • Armenian Church: February 15, August 28, November 27,
  • Coptic Church: February 15
Slavery Philemon (New Testament person) Anniversary Stachys the Apostle Polycarpus I of Byzantium
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