Oct 292012
![[Pope Saint Dionysius holy card]](http://saints.sqpn.com/saintd62.jpg "jpg detail of an antique holy card of Saint Dionysius, artist unknown")
Article
Reigned 259 to 268. Confessor; probably Greek; died at Rome, Italy. During the Decian persecution the Holy See was vacant for nearly a year. When the persecution ceased through the edict of Gallienus, Dionysius was elected pope and the Church was given a legal existence. He organized the administration of the Church, called a synod at Rome to settle doctrinal matters, and issued a letter condemning the Sabellian heresy. Feast, 30 December.
MLA Citation
- “Pope Saint Dionysius”. New Catholic Dictionary. Saints.SQPN.com. 29 October 2012. Web. 26 May 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/new-catholic-dictionary-pope-saint-dionysius/>