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Ananias of Damascus

Almost unknown outside Paul's story, yet decisive: after Paul's experience on the road to Damascus, God sent Ananias to lay hands on the man who had been persecuting Christians.

  • Early Church

Awaiting theological review

What we know — and how

Scripture tells us

  • Afraid at first, he went, called Saul brother, and Saul's sight was restored and he was baptised.(Acts of the Apostles 9:10–19; Acts of the Apostles 22:12–16)

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