Fortunatus (New Testament person)

Fortunatus was an early Christian mentioned by St Paul in I Corinthians 16:17: I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.^[1]

Saint Fortunatus of the Seventy
Apostle of the Seventy
Born	1st century AD
Died	1st century AD
Honored in	Eastern Orthodox Church
Feast	15 June

Church traditions

Fortunatus was a disciple from Corinth, of Roman birth or origin, as his name indicates, who visited Paul at Ephesus, most probably with contributions;^[2] and returned, along with Stephanus and Achaicus, in charge of that apostle's first Epistle to the Corinthian Church.^[3]

Hymns

Troparion (Tone 3)^[4]

Holy apostle Fortunatus of the Seventy;

Entreat the merciful;

To grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Kontakion (Tone 4 )

The Church ever sees you as a shining star, O apostle Fortunatus,

Your miracles have manifested great enlightenment.

Therefore we cry out to Christ:

"Save those who with faith honor Your apostle, O Most Merciful One."

See also

• St Fortunatus (disambiguation)