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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.

Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

Luke, 23:42 · King James Version (PD)

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Notes

Commemorated on Great and Holy Friday; no universal fixed calendar date.

Sources: Gospel of Luke (23:39-43); Synaxarion