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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/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.