Saint Barbara of Nicomedia
Locked in a tower by her pagan father Dioscorus due to her great beauty, Barbara secretly converted to Christianity. Aft…
Place
Heliopolis
LB
Today: Baalbek
3 saints associated
Saint Dionysius the Areopagite (First Bishop of Paris)
A member of the Areopagus of Athens converted by Saint Paul, Dionysius became the first bishop of the city before being …
Saint Eudoxia of Heliopolis
A former courtesan from Samaria famous for her beauty, Eudoxia converted after hearing a sermon on the Last Judgment. Ha…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Heliopolis?
Saints associated with Heliopolis: Saint Barbara of Nicomedia, Saint Dionysius the Areopagite (First Bishop of Paris) and Saint Eudoxia of Heliopolis.
Where is Heliopolis located today?
Heliopolis corresponds today to Baalbek.