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Saint Trophimus the Apostle

Apostle
New Testament Mediterranean world
Feast day: April 15

Group icon: Demetrius, Aristarchus, Pudens, Thomais and Trophimus. Image source: Romanian Patriarchate calendar

A life of faith

Trophimus is remembered in Acts and commemorated with Pudens and Aristarchus. The calendar places their martyrdom during Nero’s persecution.

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

A reflection

Trophimus’s remembrance offers a starting point for reading about the companions named in Acts.

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