Apostle · 1st century
Apostle Cleopas of the Seventy
Also known as Cleopas of Emmaus · Cleophas
One of the Seventy; the disciple who, with a companion, met the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus and knew Him in the breaking of bread (Luke 24).
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- Apostle Peter · Apostle
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Notes
Orthodox tradition sometimes identifies him with Clopas/Cleophas (Jn 19:25), kinsman of the Lord; sources vary on whether they are one person.
Sources: GOARCH calendar; OCA / J. Sanidopoulos cross-check