St. Timothy icon Size:8 X 11

St. Timothy icon Size:8 X 11Orthodox icon of Apostle Timothy, one of the Seventy Apostles. Contemporary icon. Commemorated January 22. The Holy Apostle Timothy was from the Lycaonian city of Lystra in Asia Minor. Saint Timothy was converted to Christ in the year 52 by the holy Apostle Paul (June 29). When the Apostles Paul and Barnabas first visited the cities of Lycaonia, Saint Paul healed one crippled from birth. Many of the inhabitants of Lystra then believed in Christ, and

now is in Byzantine Museum of Athens

to fast and to read Christian books

Commemorated January 19

and was called John in honor of St John of Rila (August 18)

Then Lucius entreated the saint to show mercy on him

Panteleimon Phostini also took part in the service

and he saw the Mother of God ascending into Heaven

The Lord replied

Orthodox icon of Saint Philoumenos the HieroMartyr

He liturgized and preached on a daily basis

He also told them that She would remain a virgin

the lower extremities of St Markella's body are concealed in the rock