APELLES . The name of a Christian who is greeted by St. Paul in Romans 16:10 , and who is described as the ‘approved in Christ.’ It was the name borne by a distinguished tragic actor, and by members of the household.
Apelles. [Apel'les] A Christian of Rome saluted by Paul as 'approved in Christ.' Rom. 16:10.
A pel’les - Without receptacle (hide): from Greece