Saint Papias of Hierapolis Biography
Saint Papias of Hierapolis Profile. Born: Late 1st Century in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: Early 2nd Century in N/A. Feast Day is celebrated on February 22.
Saint Papias of Hierapolis Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | Late 1st Century |
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| Country of Birth | Turkey in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | Turkey |
| Date of Death | Early 2nd Century |
| Place of Death | N/A |
| Feast Day | February 22 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Biography
St. Papias of Hierapolis was a Second century Apostolic Priest. He was a friend to St. Polycarp of Smyrna. Later, he became the bishop of Hierapolis in Turkey. Papias was the author of lengthy commentaries on the life, teaching, and working of Jesus.
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