Ananias was born between 1st century BC to 1st century AD during the Roman Empire. He was one of the disciples of Jesus at Damascus mentioned in the Book of Acts of the Apostles.
Saul's Conversion
(Acts 9:10-19)
There was a believer in Damascus named Ananias. He had a vision, in which the Lord said to him, "Ananias!"
"Here I am, Lord," he answered.
The Lord said to him, "Get ready and go to Straight Street, and at the house of Judas ask for man from Tarsus named Saul. He is praying, and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him so that he might see again."
Ananias answered, "Lord, many people have told me about this man and about all the terrible things he has done to your people in Jerusalem. And he has come to Damascus with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who worship you."
The Lord said to him, "Go, because I have chosen him to serve me, to make my name known to Gentiles and kings and to the people of Israel. And I myself will show him all that he must suffer for my sake."
So Ananias went, entered the house where Saul was, and placed his hands on him. "Brother Saul," he said, "the Lord has sent me-Jesus himself, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here. He sent me so that you might see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." At once something like fish scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he was able to see again. He stood up and baptized; and after he had eaten, his strength came back.
(End)
Ananias is listed as one of the Seventy Disciples. According to tradition, Ananias was martyred in Eleutheropolis. His feast day is on January 25, the same day as the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul.
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