Saint Quartus of Berytus | |
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| Apostle of the Seventy Bishop of Berytus and Hieroconfessor | |
| Born | Unknown (1st century) Athens, Achaia, Roman Empire |
| Died | 4 October (1st century) Athens, Achaia, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Church Syriac Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 10 November 4 January |
Quartus (Greek: Κούαρτος, romanized: Kouartos) was an early Christian saint who is mentioned in the Bible.
According to church tradition, he is known as Quartus of Berytus[1] and is numbered among the Seventy Disciples. Furthermore, he was Bishop of Beirut and suffered for the faith. He converted many to the Christian faith. His feast day is 10 November.[2] He is also commemorated on 4 January with the Seventy Disciples.[3]
- ^ Smith, William (1967), "Quartus", Smith's Bible Dictionary, Westwood: Revell, OCLC 6053170
- ^ "Apostles of the Seventy: Erastus, Olympas, Herodion, Sosipater, Quartus, and Tertius". www.oca.org. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles". www.oca.org. Retrieved 14 August 2024.