Fortunatus (Bible)

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Fortunatus is counted among the seventy disciples . He is mentioned in 1st Corinthians by Paul together with Achaicus and Stephanas ( 1 Cor 16.17  EU ). All three are said to have died later as martyrs . They are venerated as saints ; common memorial day is June 15th .

literature

  • Fortunato, pp. . In: Johann E. Stadler , Franz Joseph Heim, Johann N. Ginal (Eds.): Complete Lexicon of Saints ... , Volume 2 (E – H), B. Schmid'sche Verlagbuchhandlung (A. Manz), Augsburg 1861, p.  243 .
personal data
SURNAME Fortunatus
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Disciples of Jesus
DATE OF BIRTH 1st century BC BC or 1st century
DATE OF DEATH 1st century