Saint Evodius of Antioch

Memorial

• 6 May

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Traditionally one of the 72 disciples commissioned by Jesus. Priest. Bishop of Antioch, probably ordained by Saint Peter the Apostle. The first person known to use the word Christian in his writings. Worked with Saint Ignatius of Antioch. Martyr.

Died

• c.69

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Catholic Encyclopedia
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints
• Roman Martyrology

MLA Citation

• “Saint Evodius of Antioch“. Saints.SQPN.com. 13 May 2013. Web. 20 May 2013. <>