Aeneas (biblical figure)

thumb|The healing of Aeneas in the fresco ‘Healing of the Cripple and Resurrection of Tabitha’ by Masolino da Panicale Aeneas is a character in the New Testament. According to Acts 9:32-33, he lived in Lydda, and had been a cripple for eight years. When Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat," he was healed and got up. Quotes about Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately. So all who dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord. Acts of the Apostles 9:32-35 NKJV. See also Tabitha External links Category:1st century deaths Category:People from the Bible Category:Catholic saints