Proper noun
(biblical) The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
A male given name from Ancient Greek; rare in English.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgBy the mediation of St. John Chrysostom and Theophilus of Alexandria an embassy, led by Bishop Acacius of Beroea, was sent to Rome to persuade Siricius to recognize Flavian and to readmit him to communion with the Church. Source: Internet
His innovation in the closing scene was even more enduring, and was used in adaptations throughout the next 200 years: Theophilus Cibber 's adaptation of 1744, and David Garrick 's of 1748 both used variations on it. Source: Internet
Mr Theophilus Donkor, counsel for Nene Agblorm, said it was unfair for the Police to arrest and keep accused who are bread winners of their families from September 25, this year to date. Source: Internet
Government officials in attendance included Elma Garraway, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education; Lenora Black, District Superintendent for Abaco schools, Theophilus Cox, North Abaco Administrator and Cubell Davis, Chief Councilor. Source: Internet
San Salvador Island Administrator Theophilus Cox said yesterday that several items, believed to be from the sunken American cargo ship El Faro, have been washing ashore on the island in recent days. Source: Internet
Mary Ann married Gilbert Baier on Feb. 15, 1955 at the Theophilus Evangelical Church near Winside. Source: Internet