Tag: saint timotheus

Timothy was a Roman martyr of the third century, put to death for refusing to surrender the Scriptures to the authorities. Symphorian was a young nobleman of Autun in Gaul, executed around 180 for refusing to honor the goddess Cybele during a public procession. As he was led to his death, his mother called out from the city wall: “My son, my son — remember the living God. Do not fear death, which leads surely to life.” They share a feast as witnesses to the faith: one who would not give up the Word, one who would not bow to the idol.

Timotheus and Symphorian remind us that Christ sustains His people through trials. May their witness encourage steadfastness, bold confession of the Gospel, and faithful living, uniting us with the communion of saints.