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Dismas and Gestas

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Biblical Characters

The Resume

    ( -circa 33)
    Crucified alongside Jesus Christ
    Dismas is known as 'The Good Thief'
    Dismas is patron saint of condemned prisoners, repentant thieves and (for some reason) Guam

Why they might be annoying:

    They are unnamed in the Bible, and the names Dismas and Gestas were first applied to the pair in the 12th century.
    Dismas' name is also spelled 'Dysmas,' 'Dimas' and 'Dumas,' while Gestas' name is also spelled 'Gesmas.'
    Gestas mocked Jesus, saying, 'If you are Christ, save yourself and us.'
    Gestas was crucified on Jesus' left, providing another illustration of the Bible's anti-southpaw bias.

Why they might not be annoying:

    According to legend, Dismas prevented a gang of thieves from robbing Mary and Joseph during the flight into Egypt.
    At the crucifixion, Dismas rebuked Gestas, saying 'We are justly condemned, but this man has done nothing amiss.'
    Jesus told Dismas, 'Today, you shall be with me in paradise.'
    The singing of the hymn 'The Good Thief' is a highlight of Eastern Orthodox services on Good Friday.
    Dismas is the namesake of San Dimas, California, the setting for 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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    In 2023, Out of 123 Votes: 47.97% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
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    In 2013, Out of 40 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 48 Votes: 27.08% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 135 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 780 Votes: 44.36% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 137 Votes: 37.96% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 61 Votes: 34.43% Annoying