Saint Quadratus the Apologist

Also known as

• Disciple of the Apostles

Memorial

• 26 May

Profile

Bishop of Athens, Greece; his background in Greek literature helped him become quickly accepted even by the pagans in his diocese. First person to write an apology for Christianity, addressed to Emperor Hadrian c.124. He is quoted in works by Saint Eusebius and Saint Jerome, and he is mentioned in early martyrologies.

Died

• 2nd century

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Lives of the Saints, by Father Alban Butler
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

MLA Citation

• “Saint Quadratus the Apologist”. Saints.SQPN.com. 26 May 2012. Web. 22 May 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-quadratus-the-apologist/>