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Antipas of Pergamum. According to Eastern Orthodox traditions, according to the Commentary on the Apocalypse of Andreas of Caesarea, it is believed that Saint Antipas was the Antipas referred to in Revelation 2:13, as the verse says: "I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast ...
Feb 11, 2024 · Antipas, as depicted in the Book of Revelation, emerges as a profound symbol of unwavering faithfulness and steadfast commitment to the Christian faith. His portrayal serves as a timeless testament to the enduring strength of faith in the face of persecution and spiritual opposition.
Jul 19, 2024 · Herod Antipas (born 21 bce —died after 39 ce) was the son of Herod I the Great who became tetrarch (ruler of a minor principality in the Roman Empire) of Galilee, in northern Palestine, and Peraea, east of the Jordan River and Dead Sea, and ruled throughout Jesus of Nazareth’s ministry.
Jan 14, 2024 · The traditional account describes Antipas as a disciple of the Apostle John and a faithful witness to Christ in the face of persecution. His steadfast example encouraged believers in Pergamum and the surrounding region during a difficult era of Roman antagonism toward Christianity.
Apr 11, 2010 · The Hieromartyr Antipas, a disciple of the holy Apostle John the Theologian (Sept. 26), was bishop of the Church of Pergamum during the reign of the emperor Nero (54-68). During these times, everyone who would not offer sacrifice to the idols lived under threat of either exile or execution by order of the emperor.
May 17, 2021 · When Pontius Pilate ruled Judea as governor, Herod the Great’s son (born to Malthace, a Samaritan woman), Herod Antipas, reigned over Galilee and Perea from 4 BC-AD 39. Matthew refers to him as...
Herod Antipas (Greek: Ἡρῴδης Ἀντίπας, Hērǭdēs Antipas; c. 20 BC – c. 39 AD) was a 1st-century ruler of Galilee and Perea. He bore the title of tetrarch ("ruler of a quarter") and is referred to as both "Herod the Tetrarch" [1] and "King Herod" [2] in the New Testament [3].
