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Life of St. Paul

By Sr. Maria Pacis
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    Birth of St. Paul

    Saul was born in Tarsus.
  • The Ascension of Christ
    33

    The Ascension of Christ

    After the Passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus, Jesus ascends into heaven, which initiates the beginnings of the Church.
  • Conversion of St. Paul
    34

    Conversion of St. Paul

    On the way to Damascus, Saul has a conversion.
  • Period: 48 to 67

    Paul's Letters

    Paul's letters that we have were probably written during this timespan, from the late 40s to the mid-60s.
  • Council of Jerusalem
    49

    Council of Jerusalem

    This event is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.
  • Death of St. Paul
    67

    Death of St. Paul

    Because St. Paul had the privileges of being a Roman citizen, he was beheaded instead of crucified.