A portrait of St. Dionysius the Areopagite
St. Dionysius the Areopagite
1st century – 1st century
Feast
October 9 · I c.
Patron of
Converts · Judges · Athens
Order
Biblical Saint / Bishop
Athenian convert of St. Paul mentioned in Acts 17:34, traditionally first bishop of Athens. The corpus of writings attributed to him (later shown to be by an unknown 5th-century Syrian author now called Pseudo-Dionysius) influenced medieval mysticism profoundly. Feast October 9.
Life & Times
Born: 1st century · Died: 1st century · From: Greece.
Patronage
St. Dionysius the Areopagite is invoked as the patron of converts, judges, athens. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Dionysius the Areopagite, 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.