Onesimus. has written: 'The footman's directory and butler's remembrancer, or, the advice of Onesimus to his young friends'
Philemon , Titus Jude or James
There are at least two saints named Onesimus but neither is a patron saint.
Onesimus was befriended by the Apostle Paul while he was in Corinth. Paul, who was imprisoned at the time, developed a close relationship with Onesimus, who was a runaway slave. Through their friendship, Paul not only provided Onesimus with spiritual guidance but also encouraged him to return to his master, Philemon, with a plea for forgiveness and reconciliation.
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Onesimus Kambuaya has written: 'Pergumulan penduduk dan lingkungan hidup di daerah Kepala Burung, Irian Jaya'
Col:4:9: With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here. Phlm:1:10: I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
Eirene
AnswerWe know nothing for certain other than what is in Paul's Epistle to Philemon. However, the epistle was a private letter, and the fact that it was preserved and subsequently copied throughout the Christian community, gives us hope that Philemon did indeed take Onesimus back without sever punishment.
My Bible says it means useful
He became a christian