Roman Centurion considered by Christians
to be the first Gentile to convert to the faith |
Probably:
Dionysius the Areopagite
Judge converted to Christianity through preaching
of Paul |
A dealer in
purple cloth from the city of Thyatira Converted to
Christianity through preaching of Paul |
Slave of Philemon
Converted to Christianity through preaching of Paul |
Originally "Joseph"
Name means "man of encouragement
Accompanied Paul on his early missions |
Disciple of Jesus
First Martyr (witnessed by Paul)
|
Accompanied Paul on
many of his missions. Had Greek father |
"The first woman
deacon" ?? Pheobe served as a 'deacon' and was sent by
Paul to the Church at Rome (possibly with his
Epistle?) |