Saint Rufus the Apostle of Thebes

A life of faith

Rufus is commemorated among the Apostles of the Seventy. The calendar identifies him as bishop of Thebes and connects his remembrance with Paul’s greeting in Romans.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Rufus’s remembrance invites further reading of the apostolic greetings preserved in Romans.

Read the Orthodox source

Feast dates follow the linked source. Local calendars and commemorations may vary. Themes describe a saint’s life; quiz suggestions do not assign a baptismal patron. Discuss choosing a patron saint with your priest.