Apostle Titus

Holy Apostle Titus

The Holy Apostle Titus was of Greek origin, and an idolater native of the island of Crete . But having believed in Christ through the Apostle Paul, he became Paul's disciple and follower and labored with him greatly in the preaching of the Gospel. He was of the Seventy Apostles.

His life

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In Jerusalem, St Titus saw the Lord. He heard his preaching and believed in him. He witnessed the suffering and death of the Savior on the Cross, his glorious Resurrection and Ascension to Heaven. On the day of Pentecost the future apostle heard how the Twelve Apostles, after the descent of the Holy Spirit, spoke in various languages, among which was the Cretan language (Acts 2: 11).

Paul ordained him Bishop of Crete, he later wrote to him the Epistle which bears his name.

St Titus died peacefully at the age of 97 and is commemorated by the Church on August 25.

Hymns

Troparion (Tone 3)

Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Titus,

Entreat the merciful God,

To grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Kontakion (Tone 2)

Titus, worthy of all praise and preacher of Christ's mysteries,

You were Paul's companion, and with him taught us the doctrine of God.

Therefore we cry out to you:

Never cease to intercede for the sake of us all!

External links

• Apostle Titus – From the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
• Apostle Titus of the Seventy and Bishop of Crete from the OCA website.