Rufus of Thebes (Greek: Ῥοῦφος ό Θηβαίος) is numbered among the Seventy Disciples in Eastern Orthodox tradition. He was bishop of Thebes in Greece, and according to some traditions[citation needed] 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.[1] His feast day is 8 April, and he is also commemorated on 4 January with the other Seventy Apostles.[2]

Saint Rufus of Thebes
Apostle of the Seventy
Bishop of Thebes and Hieromartyr
Died50–100
Honored inEastern Orthodox Church
Feast8 April
4 January

Hymns

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Troparion (Tone 1) [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

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References

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  1. ^ Easton's Bible Dictionary - "Rufus"
  2. ^ "Apostle Herodion of the Seventy, and those with Him". www.oca.org. Retrieved 2024-08-14.