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 was the son of the magistrate of Malta healed by Saint Paul. He was himself succeeded by Quadratus at the head of the Church of Athens.

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

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    Succession to the Bishopric of Athens

    Saint Publius succeeded Dionysius the Areopagite as head of the Church of Athens, information reported by Dionysius of Corinth, Eusebius, and Saint Jerome.

    Dionysius, Bishop of Corinth, informs us tha t Saint Publi us succeede d Dionysius the Ar eopagite in the c hurch o f Athens, and we read in Eus ebius and in Saint Je rome that he himself was replaced by Quadr atus. According to some, this Publius was the son of that magistrate of the islan d of Malta whom Saint Paul healed of dyse nter y. Ado does not hesitate to profess this opinion in his Mart yrology.

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    Origins and identification

    Some sources, including the Martyrology of Ado, identify Publius as the son of the magistrate of Malta healed by Saint Paul.

    Dionysius, Bishop of Corinth, informs us that Saint Publius succeeded Dionysius the Areopagite in the church of Athens, and we read in Eusebius and Saint Jerome that he was himself replaced by Quadratus. According to some, this Publius is the son of that magistrate of the island of Malta whom Saint Paul healed of dysentery. Ado does not hesitate to profess this opinion in his Martyrology.

    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

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    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 was the son of the magistrate of Malta healed by Saint Paul. He was himself succeeded 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).

    When did Saint Publius of Athens die?

    Saint Publius of Athens died around 200.

    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