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Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Statue of Saint Dionysius of Milan Date Unknown Artist Unknow Photographer Unknown
Statue of Saint Dionysius of Milan Date Unknown Artist Unknow Photographer Unknown

Saint Dionysius of Milan

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

May 25

Died

January 1, 375

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Dionysius of Milan, also known as Dionysius the Great, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. He was born in Milan, Italy, in the 4th century and became the Bishop of Milan in the year 351. As the bishop, he played a crucial role in defending the orthodox Christian faith against the Arian heresy that was being promoted by the Emperor Constantius....