It wasn't record in the History or in the Bible when Dismas was born. He might be born either BC or 1st century AD during the Roman Empire.
According to the Gospel of four evangelists, two men were crucified at the same time as Jesus, one on his right hand and one on his left (Mark 15:27-28, 32, Matthew 27:38, Luke 23:33, John 19:18). Mark interprets as the fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah 53:12. According to the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, both of the thieves mocked Jesus (Matthew 27:44, Mark 15:32). However, in the Gospel of Luke...
'Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us." The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, "Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." He replied to him, "Amen I say to you today you will be with me in Paradise" (Luke 23:39-43).
The name of the "Good Thief" or "Penitent Thief" wasn't known, until based on the Gospel of Nicodemus, the name of the "Good Thief" is "Dismas" while the name of the other thief is "Gestas." According to the narrative of Joseph of Arimathea in Coptic Orthodox Church, the name of the "Good Thief" is "Demas." "Rakh" is the given name of the "Good Thief" according to the Russian Orthodox Church.
Dismas was one of the first saints, who entered heaven. He was venerated in Eastern Orthdox Church and Catholic Church. Based on liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church, his feast day is on March 25, while based on Eastern Orthodox, his feast is on Good Friday. Saint Dismas is a patron saint of prisoners, funeral directors, and repentant thieves.
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Book of Ancient Saints: Volume 1
Non-FictionSaints are people, who are accepted as being holy, religious, and virtuous. In Christianity, more than thousands of saints gave up their life for God or died for Jesus Christ. This volume are true-to-life stories of saints who were born between BC...
