Fortunatus - Apostle

Who was Fortunatus?

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Apostle

The story of Fortunatus

Fortunatus is one of the seven deacons chosen by the early Christian church in Jerusalem to distribute food to widows and the poor (Acts 6:5). Not much else is known about him, but tradition holds that he was later bishop of Thmuis in Egypt and may have been martyred for his faith.

Name meaning

The name "Fortunatus" is of Latin origin and means "fortunate" or "prosperous." It was commonly used in ancient Rome and is derived from the Latin word "fortunatus," which signifies someone who is blessed with good fortune or luck. The name is also found in historical and religious contexts, particularly in Christian texts, such as the New Testament, where a person named Fortunatus is mentioned as a companion of the Apostle Paul.

Name origin

Latin

Role

Apostle

First mention

1 Corinthians 16:17

Appearances in the Bible

1 mentions

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