Baring-Gould’s sources: The Menology of Basil II. on November 10th, the Roman Martyr, ology on July 26th. Ado, Usuardus, &c.] It is supposed by some that there were two of this name, who are mentioned in the Acts and the Epistles of S. Paul. One was attendant, or deacon, with S. Paul at Ephesus, who was sent forward with Timothy into Macedonia whilst the apostle remained in Asia. 1 He is probably the same with Erastus who is again mentioned in the salutations to Timothy. 2 The other Erastus was chamberlain, or rather public treasurer of Corinth, and was one of the early converts 3. According to the tradition of the Greek Church, he was first treasurer to the church at Jerusalem, and afterwards bishop of Paneas. But it is more probable that there was only one Erastus. He was no doubt one of the early converts ot S. Paul at Corinth, when the apostle abode there “ a year and six months teaching the word of God among them.” 4 S. Paul sent Erastus into Macedonia, whilst he remained in Asia, Erastus had therefore, we may conclude, S. Pastor.

July a5„] followed S. Paul to Ephesus. But afterwards Erastus u remained at Corinth.” He is not thought to have suffered martyrdom.