Rufus of Thebes () is numbered among the Seventy Disciples in Eastern Orthodox tradition. He was bishop of Thebes in Greece, and according to some traditions is referenced in Romans 16:13. However, according to Easton's Bible Dictionary the Rufus in Romans 16 could well have been the Rufus mentioned in Mark.Easton's Bible Dictionary - "Rufus" His feast day is 8 April, and he is also commemorated on 4 January with the other Seventy Apostles.
Hymns Troparion (Tone 1) Let us praise in hymns the six–fold choir of Apostles: Herodion and Agabus, Rufus, Asyncritus, Phlegon and holy Hermes. They ever entreat the Trinity for our souls!
Kontakion (Tone 2) You became the disciples of Christ And all-holy Apostles, O glorious Herodion, Agabus and Rufus, Asyncritus, Phlegon and Hermes. Ever entreat the Lord To grant forgiveness of transgressions To us who sing your praises.
Kontakion (Tone 4) Like stars, O holy Apostles, You illumine the way of the faithful with the light of the Holy Spirit. You dispel the darkness of error as you gaze on God the Word!
Sources St. Nikolai Velimirovic, The Prologue from Ohrid
External links Apostle Rufus of the Seventy and those with him (OCA) Agavos, Rouphos, Asynkritos, Phlegon, Herodion, & Hermes of the 70 Apostles (GOARCH) The Holy Apostles Herodian, Agabus, Rufus, Asyncritus, Phlegon and Hermes (Prologue from Ohrid)
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