Saint Evodius of Antioch

Memorial: 6 May
Profile: Traditionally one of the 72 disciples commissioned by Jesus. Priest. Bishop of Antioch, probably ordained by Saint Peter. The first person known to use the word Christian. Worked with Saint Ignatius of Antioch.
Died: c.69
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Additional Information: Catholic Encyclopedia
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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