Saint Aristides the Philosopher
Also known as
- Aristides of Athens
- Aristide Marciano
Profile
Early Christian writer and philosopher. Taught philosophy in Athens, Greece. Presented an explanation of Christianity to Emperor Hadrian in 133, a work inspired by the persecution of Christians, and which led to an imperial decree that paused the imperial anti–Christian policy. Wrote an account of the Passion of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite.
MLA Citation
- “Saint Aristides the Philosopher“. CatholicSaints.Info. 31 August 2016. Web. 30 September 2016. <>