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February 16 · Optional · Red

St Onesimus

(1st century) The runaway slave of Philemon, converted by Paul in prison and sent back with the shortest and tenderest letter in the New Testament: 'no longer as a slave, but a beloved brother.' Tradition makes him a bishop and martyr.

When is the feast of St Onesimus?

The feast is celebrated on February 16 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Onesimus?

The feast of St Onesimus is celebrated on February 16 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Onesimus?

(1st century) The runaway slave of Philemon, converted by Paul in prison and sent back with the shortest and tenderest letter in the New Testament: 'no longer as a slave, but a beloved brother.' Tradition makes him a bishop and…

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