Stachys the Apostle

Stachys the Apostle, revered as the second bishop of Byzantium, served from thirty-eight to fifty-four AD according to tradition. His legacy is primarily drawn from the New Testament, where he is mentioned once by Paul the Apostle in Romans sixteen, verse nine, as a beloved figure. Beyond this brief mention, much of what is known about Stachys comes from historical traditions that highlight his close associations with both Andrew the Apostle and Paul.

Tradition holds that Andrew, after preaching in regions such as Asia Minor and Scythia, established the See of Byzantium in thirty-eight AD, appointing Stachys as its first bishop. This See would eventually evolve into the Patriarchate of Constantinople, with Andrew recognized as its Patron Saint. Stachys dedicated his ministry to founding a church in Argyropouli, where he passionately preached and gathered many followers.

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