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Dionysius the Areopagite

noun

  1. 1st century a.d., Athenian scholar: converted to Christianity by Saint Paul c50.


Dionysius the Areopagite

/ ˌærɪˈɒpəˌɡaɪt /

noun

  1. Dionysius the Areopagite1st century1st centuryMGreekRELIGION: clergyman 1st century ad , Greek Christian, thought to have been the first Bishop of Athens: long considered the author of influential theological works actually written c. 500 See Pseudo-Dionysius
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The church is dedicated to Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, the 1st century Athens judge who converted to Christianity and became the city's patron saint.

Police officials said the timed device exploded outside the Orthodox church of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite in the upscale Kolonaki area of the capital before a Christmas holiday service to mark St. Stephen's day.

The second chapter covers the rise of monasticism, making a bold claim for the continuing influence of the mystical writings once attributed to Dionysius the Areopagite.

The first uninspired teacher of this mystic theology is thought to have been Dionysius the Areopagite, and the martyred Bishop of Athens, or, as some say, of Paris.

St. Dionysius the Areopagite, who was present at the death of the Virgin, and St. Bernard, who composed the famous 'Salve Regina' in her honour.

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