Ananias the old
From the same village of fishermen as Solomon the ferry-man, at the Jordain Ford. A devoted man, afflicted with cataracts, thrown out onto the street, he had been living alone for a few months. His son, who supported him, had died, and his daughter-in-law had returned to her home, taking her grandchildren, Ananias and Saul, and selling the house, thus forcing Ananias onto the street. Jesus healed him and entrusted him with the mission of maintaining the house that Solomon had given them for the needs of the mission.
"'Ah! My sons! Be good, you who follow Him! Be good, very good! Ah! what a gift the Lord has given you! What a gift!» and he goes away raising his arms towards the sky whispering: «What a gift! What a gift!'"[1]He soon dies:
"That’s how he died… A smile hovered on his lips… He was in peace… Oh! how his countenance had become that of a just man! He even looked more handsome…"[2]
Character and Appearance
Forgive his daughter-in-law for the harm she did to him.
Apostolic Journey
His Name
Greek form of the name Hananya, The Eternal has been merciful.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
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