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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.
Jun 5, 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.
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.
Herod Antipas (Greek: Ἡρῴδης Ἀντίπας, Hērǭdēs Antipas; c. 20 BC – c. 39 AD) was a 1st-century ruler of Galilee and Perea.
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 15, 2024 · Herod Antipas was the son of Herod the Great and the appointed ruler of Galilee and Perea for most of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Known for his cunning, deceitful, and sometimes ruthless leadership, Antipas, like his father, is often regarded as a villain of the New Testament.
Antipas was a contemporary of the Apostle John, who penned The Book Of Revelation. While Antipas was martyred late in the lifetime of the Apostle John, precious little else is factually known about Antipas from respected historical sources.
In the history of the Messianic movement Antipas plays a most important part; for he is the Herod of the Gospels who slew John, and who was partly responsible for the execution of Jesus; though the story of the presentation of John's head on a charger, by the daughter of Herodias, is probably an exaggeration.
Herod Antipas, a son of Herod the Great by his Samaritan wife Malthace. He was tetrarch of Galilee and Peraea during the whole period of our Lord's life on earth ( Luke 23:7 ). He was a frivolous and vain prince, and was chargeable with many infamous crimes ( Mark 8:15 ; Luke 3:19 ; 13:31 , 32).
