Fortunatus (New Testament person)
Person mentioned in Corinthians 16:17
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Fortunatus was an early Christian mentioned by St Paul in I Corinthians 16:17: I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.[1]
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Fortunatus of the Seventy | |
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| Apostle of the Seventy | |
| Born | 1st century AD |
| Died | 1st century AD |
| Honored in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 15 June |
Church traditions
Fortunatus was a disciple from Corinth, of Roman birth or origin, as his name indicates, who visited Paul at Ephesus, most probably bringing contributions.[2] He travelled back, along with Stephanus and Achaicus, bearing Paul's first Epistle to the Corinthians.[3]
Hymns
- Holy apostle Fortunatus of the Seventy;
- Entreat the merciful;
- To grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.
Kontakion (Tone 4 )
- The Church ever sees you as a shining star, O apostle Fortunatus,
- Your miracles have manifested great enlightenment.
- Therefore we cry out to Christ:
- "Save those who with faith honour Your apostle, O Most Merciful One."
