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The Cult of Saints in Late Antiquity


from its origins to circa AD 700, across the entire Christian world


Name

Herakleides, bishop of Tamasos in Cyprus

Saint ID

S02698

Number in BH

BHG743

Gender
Male
Type of Saint
Bishops
Related Evidence Records
IDTitle
E07031The Greek Life of *Auxibios (follower of the Apostle Mark and first bishop of Soloi, Cyprus, S01377) recounts the life of one of the first bishops of Cyprus and a disciple of the apostle Mark. It provides a foundation narrative for the ecclesiastical community of Soli (Cyprus), and refers to the saint’s tomb which was never opened, and where miracles occur. Written at Soli in the early 7th century.
E07136The Greek Life of *Herakleides (bishop of Tamasos in Cyprus, S02698) by a certain Rhodon recounts the life and miracles of its hero, presented as a follower of *Barnabas (Apostle, S00786), who established the ministry of the Cypriot Church through numerous ordinations. Written in Cyprus in the 6th or 7th century.