A portrait of St. Aristarchus
St. Aristarchus
1st century – 1st century
Feast
August 4 · I c.
Patron of
Companions of missionaries · Prisoners
Order
Biblical Saint / Disciple
Macedonian companion of St. Paul, a Thessalonian named in Acts 19, 20, and 27 as Paul's fellow prisoner; traditionally first bishop of Apamea in Phrygia. Feast August 4.
Life & Times
Born: 1st century · Died: 1st century · From: Greece / Rome, tradition.
Patronage
St. Aristarchus is invoked as the patron of companions of missionaries, prisoners. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Aristarchus, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.