Saint Timothy

Also known as

• Timotheus

Memorial

• 26 January
• 23 January in Australia
• 9 May (translation of relics)

Profile

His father was a Greek gentile, his mother Eunice was Jewish. Converted to Christianity by Saint Paul the Apostle around the year 47, he became a 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

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Patronage

• against intestinal disorders
• against stomach diseases

Storefront

• medals and pendants

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Catholic Encyclopedia, by C Aherne
• Catholic News Agency
• Catholic Online
• Ecole Glossary, by Karen Rae Keck
• Katherine Rabenstein
• Lives of the Saints, by Father Alban Butler
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints
• Pictorial Lives of the Saints
• Roman Martyrology

Readings

Dear Saint, well known for your gentleness, you were a most faithful disciple of Saint Paul, and like him traveled much to bring the Good News to all people. The Letters Paul wrote to you reveal your zeal and inspire us with confidence in you. You too were cast into prison and you too gave your life for Christ. So with confidence we dare to ask, please obtain relief for {name of sufferer}, if it be God’s will. Amen.

MLA Citation

• “Saint Timothy“. Saints.SQPN.com. 14 May 2013. Web. 20 June 2013. <>