April 15 Saints
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Commemorated on April 15
Saint Aristarchus was one of the Seventy Apostles, whom the Lord Jesus
Christ sent to proclaim the good news of the Gospel (Luke. 10:1-24).
St Aristarchus, a co-worker of the holy Apostle Paul, became bishop of
the Syrian city of Apamea. His name is repeatedly mentioned in the
Acts of the Holy Apostles (Acts 19:29, 20:4, 27:2) and in the Epistles
of St Paul (Col. 4:10, Philemon 1:24). He accompanied St Paul on his
travels (Acts 16:29), and was Bishop of Apamea, Syria.
St Aristarchus is also commemorated on April 15 with Sts Pudens and
Trophimus and on September 27 together with Sts Mark and Zenas.
Apostle Pudens of the Seventy
Commemorated on April 15
Saint Pudens was one of the Seventy Apostles whom the Lord Jesus
Christ sent before him with the good news of the Gospel (Luke
10:1-24).
St Pudens is mentioned in St Paul's second Epistle to Timothy (2 Tim.
4:21). He occupied high position as a member of the Roman Senate. The
saint received the foremost Apostles Peter and Paul in his home, where
believing Christians gathered. His house was converted into a church,
receiving the name "Pastorum". According to Tradition, the holy
Apostle Peter himself served in it as priest.
St Pudens suffered martyrdom at Rome under the emperor Nero (54-68).
He is also commemorated on January 4.
Apostle Trophimus of the Seventy
Commemorated on April 15
Saint Trophimus was one of the Seventy Apostles, whom the Lord Jesus
Christ sent to proclaim the good news of the Gospel (Luke. 10:1-24).
St Trophimus hailed from the city of Edessa. His name is mentioned in
the Acts of the Holy Apostles (Acts 20:4) and in St Paul's second
Epistle to Timothy (2 Tim. 4:20). He was a disciple and companion of
the Apostle Paul, sharing with him all the sorrows and persecution.
St Trophimus is also commemorated on January 4.