Silvanus — may refer to:*Silvanus (mythology), a Roman tutelary spirit of woods, apparently inherited from the Etruscan deity Selvan *Silvanus, also called Silas, an early Christian and companion of Paul *Silvanus of the Seventy, another early Christian and … Wikipedia
Mark the Evangelist — Saint Mark the Evangelist Coptic icon of Saint Mark Evangelist, Martyr Born 1st century AD Cyrene, Pentapolis of North Africa[1] … Wikipedia
Mark the cousin of Barnabas — is a character in the New Testament. He is usually identified with John Mark (and thus with Mark the Evangelist), although Hippolytus of Rome thought them to be separate people. According to him, in his work On the Seventy Apostles, Mark the… … Wikipedia
List of names for the biblical nameless — Nicolas Poussin s Moses rescued from the Nile (1638) shows Pharaoh s daughter, who is unnamed in the Bible, but called Bithiah in Jewish tradition. This list provides names given in Jewish, Islamic or Christian tradition for characters who are… … Wikipedia
Donatists — • The Donatist schism in Africa began in 311 and flourished just one hundred years, until the conference at Carthage in 411, after which its importance waned Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Donatists Donatists … Catholic encyclopedia
Crescens — For the Cynic philosopher, see Crescens the Cynic. For the 2nd century martyr of Tivoli, see St. Symphorosa. Crescens was an individual who appears in the New Testament. He was said to be a missionary in Galatia and became a companion of Paul.… … Wikipedia
Disciple (Christianity) — For other uses, see Disciple (disambiguation). The Sermon on the Mount by Carl Heinrich Bloch. Christians believe that Jesus is the mediator of the New Covenant.[1] His famous Sermon on the Mount to his disciples, the mount representing … Wikipedia
Saint Peter — For other uses, see St. Peter (disambiguation). Saint Peter the Apostle Painting of Saint Peter by Peter Paul Rubens depicting the saint as Pope (1611 1612). Prince of the Apostles, First Pope, Martyr, Preacher … Wikipedia
Apostle (Christian) — Apostle redirects here. For other uses, see Apostle (disambiguation). Twelve Apostles redirects here. For other uses, see Twelve Apostles (disambiguation). The Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles. Russian, 14th.c., Moscow Museum The term apostle is… … Wikipedia
Mary Magdalene — This article is about the disciple of Jesus. For other uses, see Mary Magdalene (disambiguation). Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene at the foot of the Cross, mourning for the dead Christ West: Penitent East … Wikipedia
