Aristobulus (saint)
According to legend, Aristobulus was one of the Seventy Disciples and was active as a bishop in Britain . However, there is no reliable evidence of its historicity .
He was a brother of the apostle Barnabas and, like him, came from Cyprus . He was sent by Paul on a mission to Britain. His name is mentioned in Rom 16,10 EU . Aristobulus is venerated as a saint ; his feast day is March 15th .
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SURNAME | Aristobulus |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Disciples of Jesus, legendary missionary of Britain |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century BC BC or 1st century |
DATE OF DEATH | 1st century |