Saint Epaphras of Colosse

Saint Epaphras of Colosse, also known as Epafra or Epagaphras, was a first-century missionary who played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of Christianity to the ancient cities of Colossae, Laodicea, and Hierapolis. Born in Colossae, Epaphras was deeply influenced by the teachings of Saint Paul, who refers to him in his letters to the Colossians and Philemon....