Saint Apostle Silas, chosen for the preaching of the Word of God, worked together with Saint Apostle Paul and then alone. He was sent to Antioch with a message that the Gentiles accepting the Christian faith should not be circumcised. In Antioch, Silas and Judas, possessing the gift of prophecy, instructed the believers. Silas remained in Antioch, while Judas returned to Jerusalem. Later, Silas became a companion of Paul in preaching; they traveled together through Syria, Cilicia, and Macedonia, where they performed miracles and preached. In Philippi, they were imprisoned, but after an earthquake, they were freed, and the jailer was baptized. Silas and Timothy stayed in Berea, while Paul continued preaching in Corinth, where Silas became a bishop. He labored in preaching and departed to the Lord, having endured many tribulations for the faith.
Saint Apostle Silvanus, mentioned in the letters of Saint Peter and Paul, also worked in preaching. Saint Peter calls him a faithful brother, and Paul speaks of him as his co-worker. Silvanus was a bishop in Thessalonica and, having endured many tribulations, departed to Christ.
Saint Apostle Crescens was sent to preach in Galatia and became a bishop, then suffered martyrdom during the reign of Trajan. Saint Epenetus, mentioned by Paul, was a bishop in Carthage. Apostle Andronicus is also mentioned in the letter to the Romans as a prisoner and one who was renowned among the Apostles.
