A portrait of St. Epaphras
St. Epaphras
1st century – 1st century
Feast
July 19 · I c.
Patron of
Missionaries · Colossae · Biblical disciples
Order
Biblical Saint / Bishop
Disciple of St. Paul named in Colossians and Philemon; founder of the church at Colossae and, by tradition, its first bishop. Imprisoned with Paul in Rome. Feast July 19.
Life & Times
Born: 1st century · Died: 1st century · From: Turkey / Colossae / Rome, tradition.
Patronage
St. Epaphras is invoked as the patron of missionaries, colossae, biblical disciples. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Epaphras, 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.