SAINT DISMAS was one of two thieves who were crucified with Jesus at Calvary. Dismas is known as the Penitent Thief or the Good Thief because he repented his sins and asked Jesus for mercy before he died. Jesus promised Dismas that they would be reunited in heaven. Gestas, on the other hand, taunted Jesus and did not repent. He is therefore sometimes known as the Impenitent Thief or the Bad Thief.