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Dionysius studied under Origen, and eventually became the head of the catechetical school of Alexandria, Egypt. He became the Archbishop of Alexandria. In 250, during the persecutions of Decius, Dionysius tried to flee the city, but was caught and imprisoned. He was rescued by Christians and hid in the Libyan desert until 251. During the Novatian schism, Dionysius supported Pope Cornelius, and helped unify the East. He was exiled during the persecution of Valerian in 257 to the desert of Mareotis; he returned to Alexandria when toleration was decreed by Gallienus in 260. Dionysius dealt leniently with the Christians who had lapsed during the persecutions. He wrote a noted commentary on Revelations. He is the Greek Father of the Church.
Born
- c.190 in Alexandria, Egypt
Died
- 265 of natural causes
Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
Source: https://catholicsaints.info/saint-dionysius-of-alexandria/
