Agathope
Definition
A proper name of Greek origin borne by Saint Agathopus, a martyr deacon from Thessalonica who suffered during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian, being drowned in the sea with a stone tied around his neck alongside Saint Theodulus. He is venerated as a saint in both Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions, serving as a historical symbol of early spiritual resistance.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Agathope
- Agathopus
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine anthroponym, historically uninflected in plural, takes standard singular genitive modifiers. |
| Formation | From the Greek name 'Agathópous', combining 'agathos' (good) and 'pous' (foot), meaning 'having good feet' or 'walking the righteous path'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæɡ.ə.θoʊp] |
| Source | Lives of the Saints and Early Christian Witnesses |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În scrierile patristice, Agathope este lăudat pentru curajul său în fața guvernatorului roman Faustinus.
EN: In patristic writings, Agathope is praised for his courage in the face of the Roman governor Faustinus.
RO: Credincioșii au ridicat o capelă pe țărmul mării în amintirea locului unde Agathope a fost aruncat în valuri.
EN: The faithful erected a chapel on the seashore in memory of the place where Agathope was cast into the waves.
RO: Numele de familie Agatopo, derivat din istoricul Agathope, se mai întâlnește rar în anumite regiuni mediteraneene.
EN: The surname Agatopo, derived from the historical Agathope, is still rarely found in certain Mediterranean regions.
Idioms & Phrases
Pătimirea lui Agathope / The passion of Agathope
RO: Relatarea istorică și hagiografică a interogatoriului, torturii și execuției Sfântului Agatop.
EN: The historical and hagiographical account of the interrogation, torture, and execution of Saint Agathopus.
Grupul martiric al lui Agathope / The martyric group of Agathope
RO: Comunitatea de creștini din Tesalonic care au fost arestați și executați împreună cu diaconul Agatop.
EN: The community of Christians in Thessalonica who were arrested and executed alongside deacon Agathopus.
Iconografia lui Agathope / The iconography of Agathope
RO: Stilul tradițional de pictare a Sfântului Agatop, reprezentat adesea ca diacon ținând o cădelniță sau o piatră de moară.
EN: The traditional style of painting Saint Agathopus, often depicted as a deacon holding a censer or a millstone.
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