A portrait of St. Aristides of Athens
St. Aristides of Athens
d. c. 134
Feast
August 31 · II c.
Patron of
Apologists · Philosophers · Converts
Order
Apologist / Confessor
2nd-century Athenian philosopher and one of the earliest Christian apologists; addressed an Apology defending the faith to the Emperor Hadrian (or possibly Antoninus Pius) around 125. Feast August 31.
Life & Times
Died: c. 134 · From: Greece.
Patronage
St. Aristides of Athens is invoked as the patron of apologists, philosophers, converts. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Christians know and trust their God, the Maker of heaven and earth, in whom and from whom are all things.”— St. Aristides of Athens (traditionally attributed)
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Catholic saints, including St. Aristides of Athens, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.