St. Erastus

Feastday: July 26
Death: 1st century

A bishop and martyr, one of St. Paul's associates. He was treasurer for the city of Corinth, Greece. Converted by St. Paul, he was sent with St. Timothy to Macedonia. Tradition states that he became the bishop of Philippi Peneas, in Palestine or of Philippi, Macedonia, where he was martyred.

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Erastus Erastus Death: 1st century
Death: 1st century