SAINT ABIBAS

A convert to the faith, supposedly the second son of Gamaliel, the famed Jewish teacher of St. Paul. Gamaliel was a member of the Sanhedrin that tried Jesus and condemned him to death. Gamaliel is recorded as having become a Christian, and Abibas is traditionally listed as an early convert to the Church. Little else is known of his life.

Died: First Century Feasyday: August 3.