Who was Aristarchus?

Companion of Paul.

The story of Aristarchus

Aristarchus - Catholic bishop
Aristarchus - Catholic bishop
Died: 100Catholic bishop

colaborer" in the work of spreading the gospel. There is not much information available about Aristarchus and his role in the early Christian church, but he is remembered as a faithful servant of Jesus Christ and a dedicated member of the early Christian community.

Name meaning

The name "Aristarchus" originates from ancient Greek, specifically from the name "Ἀρίσταρχος" (Aristarchos). The meaning of the name can be broken down into two parts: "aristos" meaning "best" or "excellent," and "archos," which means "ruler" or "leader." Therefore, the name Aristarchus can be interpreted to mean "best ruler" or "excellent leader." Aristarchus is also a notable historical name, associated with Aristarchus of Samos, an ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician who was one of the first to propose a heliocentric model of the solar system, where the Earth and planets revolved around the Sun. Additionally, there was Aristarchus of Samothrace, an influential Greek grammarian and scholar known for his critical work on Homer's epics.

Name origin

Greek

Role

Catholic bishop

First mention

The Acts of the Apostles 19:29

Appearances in the Bible

5 mentions

Aristarchus in the Bible

Explore all 5 chapters where Aristarchus appears

The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 19

The Riot in Ephesus

Paul performs miracles in Ephesus and teaches about the Holy Spirit.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 20

The Farewell to the Ephesian Elders

Paul travels to Jerusalem and speaks to the elders of the church.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 27

The Voyage to Rome

Paul's ship is shipwrecked and they are stranded on the island of Malta.

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Colossians

Chapter 4

Christian Conduct and Relationships

Paul instructs the Colossians on how to conduct themselves as Christians, including how to treat each other, how to comm...

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Philemon

Chapter 1

Paul's Plea for Philemon's Forgiveness

Paul writes to Philemon, a fellow Christian, on behalf of Onesimus, a slave who had run away and had become a believer i...

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