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Onesimus of Byzantium (Ancient Greek: Ὀνήσιμος, romanized: Onēsimos, meaning "useful"; died c. 107 AD, according to Catholic tradition), [1] also called Onesimus and The Holy Apostle Onesimus in the Eastern Orthodox Church, [2] was a slave [3] to Philemon, a man of Christian faith.
Onesimus (late 1600s–1700s [1]) was an African (likely Akan) man who was instrumental in the mitigation of smallpox in Boston, Massachusetts. He introduced his enslaver, Puritan clergyman Cotton Mather , to the principle and procedure of the variolation method of inoculation , which prevented smallpox and laid the foundation for the ...
His parents named him Hika as a baby, meaning "Translator"; he took the name "Onesimus", after the Biblical character, upon converting to Christianity. Onesimos Nesib is included in the American Lutheran Book of Worship as a saint, who commemorate his life 21 June. The Mekane Yesus Church honored him by naming their seminary in Addis Ababa for him.
It is often assumed that Onesimus had fled after stealing money, as Paul states in verse 18 that if Onesimus owes anything, Philemon should charge this to Paul's account. [11] Sometime after leaving, Onesimus came into contact with Paul, although again the details are unclear. He may have been arrested and imprisoned alongside Paul.
The persecution of Christians during Nero’s reign made Rome a dangerous city for Christians. Paul praises Onesiphorus for his hospitality, kindness, and courage. [3] [4] Onesiphorus is contrasted with the other Christians in Asia who have deserted Paul at this time.
The Bible says that Jesus healed the ill slave of a centurion [88] ... Onesimus was held captive with Paul, as he was a fugitive, run-away slave. Paul proceeds to ...
Marcion of Sinope (/ ˈ m ɑːr k i ə n,-s i ə n /; Ancient Greek: Μαρκίων [2] [note 1] Σινώπης; c. 85 – c. 160 [3]) was a theologian [4] in early Christianity. [4] [5] Marcion preached that God had sent Jesus Christ, who was distinct from the "vengeful" God who had created the world.
Onesimus, bishop of Byzantium (a runaway slave and early Christian convert mentioned in the New Testament of the Christian Bible). Onesimus may also refer to: Onesimos (vase painter) (fl ca. 505 – ca. 480 BCE) Onesimus (son of Python), 2nd century Macedonian noble; Onesimus of Soissons 4th century bishop and saint