Saint Dionysius the Aeropagite

[painting of Saint Dionysius]
Also known as

  • Denis the Aeropagite
  • Dionysius of Athens

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Assessor of the Areopagus Converted from paganism to Christianity by Saint Paul the Apostle (Acts 17:34). Early writers say he became the first bishop of Athens and was martyed. Later writers confused his story with that of Denis of France.

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