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TIMOTHY

[Saint Timothy stained glass window]
Also known as Timotheus 
Memorial26 January

Profile His father was a Greek gentile, his mother Eunice was Jewish. Converted to Christianity by Saint Paul around the year 47. Partner, assistant and close friend of Paul. Missionary. Head of the Church in Ephesus. Recipient of two canonical letters from Saint Paul. Martyred for opposing the worship of Dionysius.
Died stoned to death in 97

Name Meaninghonoring God (Timothy)
Patronageintestinal disorders; stomach diseases

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Additional Information Google Directory  Columbia Encyclopedia  Cahtolic Online Catholic Encyclopedia, by C Aherne For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society     Ecole Glossary, by Karen Rae Keck