Apostle · 1st century
Timothy
Apostle Timothy of the Seventy
New Calendar January 22 Old Calendar February 4
Why they are a saint
Timothy was beloved disciple of Paul, recipient of two epistles; traditionally bishop of Ephesus and a martyr. The years given for this life are 1st century. His name is kept with the apostles of the Twelve or of the Seventy. The New Calendar feast is January 22.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Timothy as a patron when they bear the name Timothy at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 22. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Timothy, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.