St. Dionysius of Alexandria Biography
St. Dionysius of Alexandria Profile. Born: 190 AD in Egypt, Africa. Worked in Egypt. Died: 265 AD in Egypt. Feast Day is celebrated on April 8 or November 17.
St. Dionysius of Alexandria Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 190 AD |
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| Country of Birth | Egypt of Africa |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Archbishop |
| Place of Work | Egypt |
| Date of Death | 265 AD |
| Place of Death | Egypt |
| Feast Day | April 8 or November 17 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pre-Congregation |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Dionysius studied under Origen, and became the head of the catechetical school in Egypt. He was the Archbishop of Alexandria. Dionysius fled the city during the persecutions of Decius but was caught and imprisoned. St. Dionysius was rescued by Christians and hid in the Libyan desert until 251. He was exiled during the persecution of Valerian in 257.
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