Saint Silvanus of Jerusalem
Also known as: Sila; Silas; Silvain; Silvano
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
July 13
Died
January 1, 1553
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Silvanus of Jerusalem, also known as Sila, Silas, Silvain, or Silvano, was one of the original disciples of Jesus Christ. He played a significant role in the early Christian Church and is mentioned in several biblical texts, including the Acts of the Apostles, as one of the leaders of the Church in Jerusalem....