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Saint Jason the Apostle

Apostle and bishop
Tarsus and Corfu
Feast day: April 28; April 29 (Greek Australian calendar)

Icon of Jason the Apostle. Image source: Holy Metropolis of Oropos and Phyle — Iconological Synaxarion

A life of faith

Jason was a disciple of Paul from Tarsus and later became bishop there. With Sosipater, a fellow disciple from Achaia, he built a church on Corfu dedicated to Stephen the Martyr. The governor Querculin imprisoned the two men with seven prisoners who became Christian. Jason and Sosipater suffered torture. Their received life also connects their witness with the conversion of Cherchyra, the governor’s daughter.

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A reflection

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia calendar, April 29

Orthodox Church in America, shared account of Jason, Sosipater and companions (April 28)

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