Titus
Veteran Roman settled on the road to Ptolemais. Married to Esther, in her forties, a Hebrew woman. They are parents of a beautiful offspring: Jacob, Judas, Levi, Mary, John, Anne, Elise, Mark, Isaac, Judith.
Esther is a faithful Israelite:
"I have children and I have taken them all to the Temple and the boys have all been circumcised."[1]
- "I have tried", says Esther, "during the twenty years we have been together, to work his soul, which is good, with the yeast of Israel. But he cannot make up his mind… and he is old… I would like to have him with me in the next life… United by faith as we are now by love… [...]" - "He will. You may be sure of that. You are asking for something holy and it will be granted to you. You have understood the duty of a wife to God and to her husband. I wish all wives did! I solemnly tell you that many of them should imitate you. Continue like that and you will have the joy of having your Titus beside you, in prayer and in Heaven." Jesus will answer her.[1]
His name
Titus is a Roman first name. Esther (Estér) is a name coming from the Persian *stareh* which means "star," taken as a symbol of charm. - Historical reference: Queen Esther chosen by the king of Persia and who had to intervene to to save her people destined for destruction.
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Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 GRM 331.12