The story of Aristarchus
colaborer" in the work of spreading the gospel. There is not much information available about Aristarchus and his role in the early Christian church, but he is remembered as a faithful servant of Jesus Christ and a dedicated member of the early Christian community.
Name meaning
The name "Aristarchus" originates from ancient Greek, specifically from the name "Ἀρίσταρχος" (Aristarchos). The meaning of the name can be broken down into two parts: "aristos" meaning "best" or "excellent," and "archos," which means "ruler" or "leader." Therefore, the name Aristarchus can be interpreted to mean "best ruler" or "excellent leader." Aristarchus is also a notable historical name, associated with Aristarchus of Samos, an ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician who was one of the first to propose a heliocentric model of the solar system, where the Earth and planets revolved around the Sun. Additionally, there was Aristarchus of Samothrace, an influential Greek grammarian and scholar known for his critical work on Homer's epics.
Name origin
Greek
Role
Catholic bishop
First mention
The Acts of the Apostles 19:29
Appearances in the Bible
5 mentions
In Hebrew
אריסטרכוס