Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, WA

Holy Apostle Onesimos

Commemorated February 15

The Apostle Onesimos, who was from Colossae, was a bondservant of that Philemon to whom the Apostle Paul addressed his Epistle. Onesimos escaped from Philemon and fled to Rome, where he became a Disciple of St Paul. St Paul brought him to the Faith of Christ, and then sent him back to his master, who in turn gave him his freedom and sent him back to Rome again, where he ministered to St Paul. Later, he was seized because he was a Christian and was sent to Puteoli, where he was beaten to death with clubs. St Onesimos is also commemorated on November 22 with the holy Apostles Philemon, Apphia, and Archippos.

Dismissal Hymn (Third Tone)

Holy Apostle Onesimos, intercede with the merciful God that O He grant to our souls forgiveness of offences.

Kontakion (Fourth Tone)
On this day You have appeared

You shined upon the world as a bright sunbeam, shining with the rays of Paul, the sun of most resplendent light, who has enlightened the world entire. Thus, we all honour you, blessed Onesimos.



	Holy Apostle Onesimos Commemorated February 15 The Apostle Onesimos, who was from Colossae, was a bondservant of that Philemon to whom the Apostle Paul addressed his Epistle. Onesimos escaped from Philemon and fled to Rome, where he became a Disciple of St Paul. St Paul brought him to the Faith of Christ, and then sent him back to his master, who in turn gave him his freedom and sent him back to Rome again, where he ministered to St Paul. Later, he was seized because he was a Christian and was sent to Puteoli, where he was beaten to death with clubs. St Onesimos is also commemorated on November 22 with the holy Apostles Philemon, Apphia, and Archippos. Dismissal Hymn (Third Tone) Holy Apostle Onesimos, intercede with the merciful God that O He grant to our souls forgiveness of offences. Kontakion (Fourth Tone) On this day You have appeared You shined upon the world as a bright sunbeam, shining with the rays of Paul, the sun of most resplendent light, who has enlightened the world entire. Thus, we all honour you, blessed Onesimos.