Righteous1st century
Righteous Dismas the Good Thief
Also known as The Good Thief · The Wise Thief · The Penitent Thief · The Thief on the Cross · Dysmas · Dimas
The penitent thief crucified beside Christ who confessed Him as Lord and was promised Paradise that same day, the first to enter it through Christ's Crucifixion.
Feast Day
Great and Holy Friday (Holy Week)
Their life
The penitent thief crucified beside Christ who confessed Him as Lord and was promised Paradise that same day, the first to enter it through Christ's Crucifixion.
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Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
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Notes
Commemorated on Great and Holy Friday; no universal fixed calendar date.
Sources: Gospel of Luke (23:39-43); Synaxarion