Festival January 24, 2026 (3rd Saturday after Epiphany)

In Ephesus, St. Timothy. He was a disciple of blessed Paul the Apostle, who ordained him bishop of Ephesus. There he confuted the worshipers of Diana and suffered many torments for Christ. He was stoned and shortly afterwards.

Today we celebrate the Festival of St. Timothy, Pastor and Confessor. Best remembered as a companion of St. Paul, St. Timothy grew up in a Christian household. After meeting Paul on his (Paul’s) second missionary journey, Timothy accompanied Paul on further missionary journeys and was with Paul in Rome. According to tradition, Timothy was martyred in Ephesus around AD 97, where he served as bishop after Paul’s martyrdom in Rome