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Timothy or Timothy of Ephesus (Greek: Τιμόθεος; Timótheos, meaning "honouring God" or "honoured by God") was an early Christian evangelist and the first Christian bishop of Ephesus, who tradition relates died around the year AD 97.
Born at Lystra, Lycaenia, Timothy was the son of a Greek father and Eunice, a converted Jewess. He joined St. Paul when Paul preached at Lystra replacing Barnabas, and became Paul's close friend and confidant.
Saint Timothy (born, Lystra, Lycaonia [now Lusna, Tur.]—died ad 97, Ephesus [now in Turkey]; Western feast day January 24 [in Roman church January 26 with Titus], Eastern feast day January 22) was a disciple of St. Paul the Apostle, whom he accompanied on his missions.
A native of Lystra, he was the son of a Jewish woman named Eunice and a Greek Gentile. Converted to the faith by St. Paul, Timothy willingly received circumcision in order to assuage the Jews to whom he and Paul would be preaching, especially as it was known that his father was a Gentile.
St. Timothy is regarded as the patron saint of those with stomach disorders. Throughout his life, St. Timothy suffered from poor health, constantly getting sick during his travels spreading the Good News.
Jan 26, 2024 · Saint Timothy was an early Christian evangelist, beloved disciple of Saint Paul, known for his unwavering faith and dedication to spreading Christianity.
Timothy, at age 33, met the Apostle Paul. How did he help spread the gospel? Did he die as a martyr?
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