Ananias of Damascus

thumb|Ananias restores Paul's sight (Pietro da Cortona, 1631) Ananias of Damascus was a disciple of Jesus in Damascus, mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles in the Bible, which describes how he was sent by Jesus to restore the sight of Saul of Tarsus (who later was called Paul the Apostle) and provide him with additional instruction in the way of the Lord (Acts 9:10-19 and Acts 22:12-16). Quotes And so Ananias went forth and entered the house. He laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on your way has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts of the Apostles 9:17 NCB. ‘Brother Saul, regain your sight.’ Instantly, I saw him. “Then he said, ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will, to see the Righteous One, and to hear him speak. For you will be his witness to tell all what you have seen and heard. And now, what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and have your sins washed away, calling on his name.’ Acts of the Apostles 22:13-16 NCB. Quotes about There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. In a vision, the Lord said to him, “Ananias.” He answered, “Here I am, Lord.” The Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the Street called Straight, to the house of Judas, and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul. He is praying, and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he may regain his sight.” However, the Lord said to him, “Go, for this is the man I have chosen as a vessel to bring my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I myself will show him how much he will have to suffer for the sake of my name.” Acts of the Apostles 9:11-12;15-16 NCB. External links Category:1st century births Category:1st century deaths Category:Bishops Category:People from the Bible Category:Catholic saints Category:Saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church