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'''Saint Dismas''' is the traditional name given to the "[[good thief]]" (criminal) who was [[crucified]] at the side of [[Jesus Christ]].  Dismas stood up for Jesus when He was insulted by the other criminal (traditionally known as [[Gestas]]) and asked that Jesus remember him when he went into his kingdom.  Christ promised Dismas passage to [[heaven|paradise]] based on his [[faith]].<ref>[http://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/Mat/Mat027.html#38 Matthew 27:38-44 (KJV)]</ref><ref>[http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Mar&c=15&v=32&t=KJV#27 Mark 15:27-32 (KJV)]</ref><ref>[http://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/Luk/Luk023.html#39 Luke 23:39-43 (KJV)]</ref>

'''Saint Dismas''' is the traditional name given to the "[[good thief]]" (criminal) who was [[crucified]] at the side of [[Jesus Christ]].  Dismas stood up for Jesus when He was insulted by the other criminal (traditionally known as Gestas) and asked that Jesus remember him when he went into his kingdom.  Christ promised Dismas passage to [[heaven|paradise]] based on his [[faith]].<ref>[http://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/Mat/Mat027.html#38 Matthew 27:38-44 (KJV)]</ref><ref>[http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Mar&c=15&v=32&t=KJV#27 Mark 15:27-32 (KJV)]</ref><ref>[http://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/Luk/Luk023.html#39 Luke 23:39-43 (KJV)]</ref>

The experience of Dismas shows the unlimited power of [[forgiveness]] by [[God]] for those who request it.  It is a reminder of the saving [[grace]] of God for those who have [[faith]] and repent.

The experience of Dismas shows the unlimited power of [[forgiveness]] by [[God]] for those who request it.  It is a reminder of the saving [[grace]] of God for those who have [[faith]] and repent.