Timoneus of Aera, future deacon
Native of Aëra in northern Palestine. He is the young synagogue leader of the "Clear Water" where the apostolic group, complete, gathers in November 27 for their first experience of communal life.
There, he is subjected to strong pressure from Pharisees and scribes who come to curse and stone Aglae, a sinner in repentance who follows Jesus. Timon refuses. He is therefore removed from his position and becomes a disciple of Jesus.[1] He is then united with Isaac the shepherd and Joseph of Emmaus.[2]
Character and appearance
"Timon, the wise synagogue man of the ancient Law."[3]
Apostolic journey
This young synagogue leader "served God with genuine love and sought to make Him known" at the time he was struck with anathema by the Sanhedrin. This was the opportunity to become a disciple following Jesus who recognized in him "everything necessary to be a worker of the Eternal Master. Come to my vineyard..."[4]
He is one of the seventy-two Disciples sent on a mission of evangelization "two by two".[5] After this Mission, he travels back with Jesus through Gilead and Homele the evangelical group, during his stay in his city[6], which concludes the second great apostolic journey.
Approached by Chuza, who was subjected to humiliations by Herod, he momentarily goes astray in a plot to crown Jesus king:"I do not reproach you, Timon, but I tell you that deep in your love that wants to honor me, there is still your being stirring and dreaming of a better time, when you will see those who struck you struck.".[7]Timon will recover.
His name
Timon means "worthy".
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Timon will become one of the seven deacons of the nascent Church.[8]
Notes and references
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