Aquila

Holy Apostle Aquila, one of the seventy, husband of Priscilla, was a disciple of the Apostle Paul and bishop of Heraclea. He is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. The Church commemorates him on 14 July (new style).

Before believing in Christ he lived with his wife Prisca (Priscilla) in Italy, then moved to Corinth, where he lived by the work of his hands, as a tentmaker. There the Apostle Paul came, stayed with them, taught them the faith in Christ and baptized them. Paul sent him to preach in Asia, Achaia and Heraclea, where he brought many to salvation, overthrew idols and founded Churches, together with Priscilla. He received death by martyrdom, with his wife, at the hands of pagans.