Saint Dionysius The Aeropagite
Also known as: Dionysius of Athens; Denis…; Denys…
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
October 3
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Dionysius The Aeropagite, also known as Dionysius of Athens, Denis, or Denys, was an influential figure in the early Christian Church. He is believed to have been an Assessor of the Areopagus in Athens, Greece. According to biblical accounts, he converted from paganism to Christianity through the teachings of Saint Paul the Apostle (Acts 17:34)....