The life of Aristobulus of the Seventy of Britain
He endured beatings and mockery from the pagans but won many to Christ, and reposed in peace in Britain.
Aristobulus of the Seventy of Britain
Holy Apostle Aristobulus of the Seventy, first Bishop of Britain (1st c.)
One of the Seventy, a native of Cyprus and brother of the Apostle Barnabas, who accompanied the Apostle Paul and is greeted in his Epistle to the Romans. Paul made him a bishop and sent him to preach in Britain, where he is honored as the first bishop and enlightener of that land.
Feast day
Coming feasts: Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Also commemorated on March 16
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Questions
- When is the feast day of Aristobulus of the Seventy of Britain?
- The Orthodox Church commemorates Aristobulus of the Seventy of Britain on March 16 on the New Calendar and March 29 on the Old Calendar.
- Who else is commemorated on that day?
- The Church also remembers St Christodoulos of Patmos and St Sabinas of Egypt.
- When is the feast of Aristobulus of the Seventy of Britain in 2027?
- In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Tuesday, March 16.
In Orthros
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