2nd century

Saint Publius of Athens

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Saint Publius was the successor of Dionysius the Areopagite as Bishop of Athens in the 2nd century. According to certain traditions reported by Ado, he is said to be the son of the magistrate of Malta cured by Saint Paul. He was himself replaced by Quadratus at the head of the Church of Athens.

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    SAINT PUBLIUS, BISHOP OF ATHENS (2nd Century).

    Life 01 / 04

    Succession to the Bishopric of Athens

    The episcopal succession is reported by the authors cited in the entry.

    Dionysius, Bishop of Corinth, tells us that Saint Publius succeeded Dionysius the Areo pagite in the chu rch of Athens, and we read in Euseb ius and S aint Jerome that he was himself replaced by Q uadratus.

    Context 02 / 04

    Origins and Identification

    The identification with the figure from Malta remains attributed to certain authors.

    According to some, this Publius was the son of that magistrate of t he island of Malt a whom Sai nt Paul cured of dysentery . Ad o does not hesitate to profess this opinion in hi s Martyrolo gy.

    Source 03 / 04

    References of the Original Entry

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    1. Hist. book IV, chap. 22. 2. Ecclesiastical Writers.

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    Source and Editorial Note

    This entry reproduces the historical text from Les Petits Bollandistes, proofread against digitized pages. The traditions and assessments of the author belong to the era of the work.

    Paul Guérin, Les Petits Bollandistes, volume 1, p. 528. Digitized copy from the National Library of France: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k30731s

    Editorial note: The identification with the son of the magistrate of Malta is reported as the opinion of certain authors. It does not constitute an established lineage in this entry.

    Official source Les Petits Bollandistes, by Mgr Paul GUÉRIN, chamberlain to His Holiness Pius IX.

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    100 Publius of Athens Saint 86 Athens Place 76 Dionysius the Areopagite Saint 71 Malta Place 65 Quadratus of Athens Saint 62 Dionysius of Corinth Saint 61 Paul of Tarsus Saint 55 Jerome of Stridon Saint

    Frequently asked questions about Saint Publius of Athens

    Who was Saint Publius of Athens?

    Saint Publius was the successor of Dionysius the Areopagite as Bishop of Athens in the 2nd century. According to certain traditions reported by Ado, he is said to be the son of the magistrate of Malta cured by Saint Paul. He was himself replaced by Quadratus at the head of the Church of Athens.

    Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Publius of Athens?

    Contemporaries include: Saint Dionysius the Areopagite (First Bishop of Paris), Saint Pothinus and his companions (Martyrs of Lyon), Saint Benignus of Smyrna and Jesus Christ (Relics of the Passion).

    Who are the relatives of Saint Publius of Athens?

    Relatives of Saint Publius of Athens: Magistrat de l'île de Malte (father (according to Ado and some authors)).

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    Key Events

    1. Succession of Dionysius the Areopagite to the see of Athens
    2. Replacement by Quadratus