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== Biblical account ==
== Biblical account ==
Agabus appears to have been a resident of Jerusalem. He is said to have been one of the seventy disciples, mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, commissioned to preach the gospel. Agabus was with the twelve disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost.<ref name=cocn>[http://www.copticchurch.net/synaxarium/6_4.html "The Martyrdom of St. Agabus, One of the Seventy Disciples", Coptic Orthodox Church Network]</ref>
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According to Acts {{Bibleverse-nb||Acts|11:27-28}}, he was one of a group of prophets who came to [[Antioch]] from [[Jerusalem]]. While there he predicted a severe [[famine]] that the author says came under the reign of the [[Roman Emperor]] [[Claudius]].


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According to Acts {{Bibleverse-nb||Acts|11:27-28}}, he was one of a group who came to [[Antioch]] from [[Jerusalem]]. Agabus had received the gift of prophecy, and predicted a severe [[famine]] that the author says came under the reign of the [[Roman Emperor]] [[Claudius]].<ref name=maas>[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01200a.htm Maas, Anthony. "Agabus." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 1. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1907. 14 Jan. 2014]</ref>
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Acts {{Bibleverse-nb||Acts|21:10-12}} records that many years later, in 58 AD, Agabus met [[Paul of Tarsus]] at [[Caesarea Maritima]] and warned him of his coming capture; he bound his own hands and feet with Paul's belt to demonstrate what the [[Jews]] would do if he continued his journey to Jerusalem, though Paul would not be persuaded.


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According to Acts {{Bibleverse-nb||Acts|21:10-12}} in 58 AD, he met [[Paul of Tarsus]] at [[Caesarea Maritima]] and warned him of his coming capture; he bound his own hands and feet with Paul's belt to demonstrate what would happen if he continued his journey to Jerusalem, though Paul would not be persuaded to stay away.<ref name=maas/>
== Christian celebrations ==

He went to many countries, teaching and converting many. This moved the Jews of Jerusalem to arrest him, and they tortured him by beating him severely, and putting a rope around his neck. He was dragged outside the city and stoned to death.<ref name=cocn/> Maas says he was martyred at Antioch.<ref name=maas/>

==Veneration==
[[File:Maino St. Agabus standing in front of a clouded sky 110.5 x 90.2 cm.jpg|thumb|left|]]
[[File:Maino St. Agabus standing in front of a clouded sky 110.5 x 90.2 cm.jpg|thumb|left|]]
Agabus is revered as a saint in most branches of Christianity. The [[Roman Catholic Church]] celebrates his [[feast day]] on February 13, while the [[Eastern Christianity]] celebrates it on March 8. According to tradition he died a [[martyr]] in Antioch.
The [[Roman Catholic Church]] celebrates his [[feast day]] on February 13, while the [[Eastern Christianity]] celebrates it on March 8.<ref name=maas/>


== Seel also ==
== See also ==
* [[Paul the Apostle]]
* [[Paul the Apostle]]
* [[Barnabas]]
* [[Barnabas]]
* [[Silas]]
* [[Stephen]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
*[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01200a.htm "Agabus"] at the ''[[Catholic Encyclopedia]]''. Retrieved January 10, 2006.

{{New Testament people}}
{{New Testament people}}
{{New Testament Prophets}}
{{New Testament Prophets}}

Revision as of 23:50, 14 January 2014

For the genus of beetles, see Agabus (beetle).
Agabus
The Prophecy of Agabus by Louis Cheron
Prophet, Disciple, & Martyr
Born1st century AD
Antioch
Diedunknown
Antioch
Venerated inChristianity
FeastFebruary 13 (Roman Catholic)
March 8 (Eastern Orthodox)
Patronageprophets

Agabus (Template:Lang-el) or Agabo was an early follower of Christianity mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as a prophet. He is traditionally remembered as one of the Seventy Disciples described in Luke 10:1–24.

Biblical account

Agabus appears to have been a resident of Jerusalem. He is said to have been one of the seventy disciples, mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, commissioned to preach the gospel. Agabus was with the twelve disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost.[1]

According to Acts 11:27–28, he was one of a group who came to Antioch from Jerusalem. Agabus had received the gift of prophecy, and predicted a severe famine that the author says came under the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius.[2]

According to Acts 21:10–12 in 58 AD, he met Paul of Tarsus at Caesarea Maritima and warned him of his coming capture; he bound his own hands and feet with Paul's belt to demonstrate what would happen if he continued his journey to Jerusalem, though Paul would not be persuaded to stay away.[2]

He went to many countries, teaching and converting many. This moved the Jews of Jerusalem to arrest him, and they tortured him by beating him severely, and putting a rope around his neck. He was dragged outside the city and stoned to death.[1] Maas says he was martyred at Antioch.[2]

Veneration

The Roman Catholic Church celebrates his feast day on February 13, while the Eastern Christianity celebrates it on March 8.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "The Martyrdom of St. Agabus, One of the Seventy Disciples", Coptic Orthodox Church Network
  2. ^ a b c d Maas, Anthony. "Agabus." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 1. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1907. 14 Jan. 2014

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