Onesiphorus

Onesiphorus (literally: " the Beneficial "; † 81 ) was an early Christian who is mentioned in the New Testament.

In the second letter of Paul to Timothy, the name appears twice Onesiphorus (2 Tim 1:16-18 and 2 Tim 4,19 EU EU). Here, Paul praises the Onesiphorus for his courage, hospitality and kindness, while other Christians in Asia have deserted him. Paul also alludes to earlier services that Onesiphorus had done him in Ephesus and Timothy were obviously known. And Paul, in the letter of Onesiphorus only speaks in the past tense, it is possible that this is already deceased at this time, but this remains uncertain.

According to the Martyrology Onesiphorus said to have been tortured and executed on the Hellespont, together with the Holy Porphyry from Proconsul Hadrian. Onesiphorus is venerated as a saint, his memorial days are September 6 and April 29.

  • Holy ( 1st century )
  • Martyr
  • Victim of persecution of Christians
  • Born in the 1st century BC or 1st century
  • Died in the 1st century
  • Man
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