Martyr Babylas of Sicily and Disciples Timothy and Agapius

Babylas of Sicily, together with his disciples Timothy and Agapius, are venerated as martyrs of the third century. They are commemorated on January 24.

By the accounts Babylas was born into a wealthy family and was raised in the Christian faith by his parents. While still young he abandoned his wealth and the world, taking up the ascetic life as a teacher, and his two disciples, Timothy and Agapius, followed him.

Together they left the world for the sake of Christ, and they are remembered as having suffered martyrdom for the faith.