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The saints

Sts. Timothy and Titus

Paul’s two young right-hand men, who got letters telling them not to be afraid.

Feast: 26 January · 1st century · The early Church · Lystra, Ephesus and Crete

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Icon of St. Timothy in bishop’s vestments, holding a Gospel book.

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Ephesus and Crete

Timothy had a Greek father and a Jewish mother, and his faith came from his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois.1

Paul took him along on his travels and called him his beloved child.2

Paul left Timothy in charge at Ephesus and Titus on Crete, and wrote them both letters on how to lead.

Patron of relief from stomach disorders (Timothy)6

01Sts. Timothy and Titus

Timothy

Paul told him not to let anyone look down on him because he was young.3

He also told him to take a little wine for his stomach, which is why he is invoked for stomach troubles.4

02Sts. Timothy and Titus

Titus

Titus was a Greek convert whom Paul trusted with hard jobs, like settling the quarrels in Corinth.5

Live it this week

Call your grandmother

Timothy’s faith came from his grandmother and mother. This week, call or visit the person who first taught you to pray, thank them by name, and ask them to pray for you.

Notes

How we know · 6 sources for this page
  1. 2 Timothy 1:5, World English Bible. read the chapter
  2. 2 Timothy 1:2, World English Bible. read the chapter
  3. 1 Timothy 4:12, World English Bible. read the chapter
  4. 1 Timothy 5:23, World English Bible. read the chapter
  5. 2 Corinthians 7:6, World English Bible. read the chapter
  6. Franciscan Media, Saint of the Day: “Saints Timothy and Titus”. franciscanmedia.org. franciscanmedia.org

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