Timothy was born circa 17 CE at Lystra in Asia Minor, likely to a Jewish mother (who had become a follower of Christ) and a Greek father. 

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He met Paul around the year 49 during the apostle's 2nd missionary journey.

 

Timothy became Paul's closest associate and was his co-worker until the year 64 when he placed in charge of the church in Ephesus. 

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Church tradition holds that Timothy was martyred about the year 97 when he tried to stop a pagan procession through the city by preaching the gospel. 

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His remains are housed in Termoli Cathedral in Italy. 

 

Timothy is the patron saint of stomach ailments.