Saint Dismas
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| Saint | Saint Dismas |
| Stage | Saint |
| Birthdate | Unknown |
| Birthplace | Unknown, possibly Judea |
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| Deathdate | c. 30-33 AD |
| Death Place | Jerusalem, Judea (modern-day Israel) |
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| Cause of Death | Crucifixion |
| Notable Location 1 | Golgotha, Jerusalem |
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| Beatification Date | Not formally beatified |
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| Canonized | Yes (traditional recognition) |
| Canonization Date | Not formally canonized |
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| Feast Day | March 25 |
| Profession | Thief, Repentant Sinner |
| Religious Affiliation | Early Christian Church |
| Patronage | Prisoners, thieves, funeral directors, repentant sinners, those in their death agony |
| Attributes | Cross, sometimes with the inscription "Jesus Remember Me", often depicted on the Good Thief's cross |
| Primary Shrine | Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem (traditional site of crucifixion) |
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Saint Dismas, traditionally known as the "Good Thief," is one of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus Christ, according to the Gospel of Luke. His name is not mentioned in the Bible but was given in apocryphal texts and Christian tradition. Dismas is celebrated for his act of repentance and faith while on the cross, where he rebuked the other criminal for mocking Jesus and asked Christ to remember him in His kingdom. Jesus responded by promising him Paradise that very day, leading to Dismas's veneration as the patron saint of prisoners, thieves, and those at the point of death. His story exemplifies the Christian teaching of forgiveness and redemption.
Biography
Birth
The exact birth details of Dismas are unknown, but he is traditionally considered to have lived in Judea.
Early Life
Little is known about Dismas's early life; he is remembered solely for his final act of repentance, suggesting a life possibly involved in crime before his crucifixion.
Occupation
Dismas was a thief by profession, which led to his crucifixion alongside Jesus.
Vocation
His true vocation came in his final moments, where he showed faith in Jesus, leading to his immediate salvation.
Death
Dismas met his end through crucifixion, alongside Jesus, in Jerusalem around 30-33 AD.
Significant events
- Crucified next to Jesus Christ, where he had a transformative moment of faith and repentance.
- Became the first person to enter Heaven after Jesus's death, according to Christian tradition.
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Canonization
Servant of God
Dismas was not formally recognized through the modern canonization process; his sainthood is based on early Christian tradition and scriptural narrative.
Venerable
Not applicable as this title was formalized later.
Beatification
Not formally beatified; his sanctity was recognized through historical veneration.
Canonization
He is traditionally recognized as a saint without a formal canonization process.
Miracles
No specific miracles are documented for his canonization; his recognition was based on his act of faith:
Miracle for beatification
Not applicable.
Miracle for canonization
Not applicable.
Other notable miracles
- His immediate salvation by Christ is considered a profound miracle of grace.
Patronage
Saint Dismas is the patron saint of prisoners, thieves, funeral directors, repentant sinners, and those in their death agony, symbolizing hope for redemption at life's end.
Feast day
His feast day is celebrated on March 25, coinciding with the traditional date of the Annunciation.
Veneration
Dismas is venerated in various Christian traditions, particularly within Catholicism, where he embodies the possibility of last-minute repentance. His story has inspired numerous works of art, literature, and is often referenced in sermons about forgiveness and salvation. His relics are not specifically identified, but the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is traditionally associated with his place of death.
Books
Written about the saint
- "The Life of the Good Thief" by J. K. Huysmans (a fictionalized account)
- Various theological and hagiographical works discuss his significance.
Written by the saint
No known writings by Saint Dismas exist.
External links
- Catholic Online - Saint Dismas
- Wikipedia - Saint Dismas
- [No specific links available due to the historical and traditional nature of his recognition]