Publius (saint)

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Statue of St. Publius in Floriana

Publius ( Maltese: Publju ) († around 112 in Malta or 125 in Athens ) was, according to legend, the first bishop of Malta . Its historical existence is not certain.

History and worship

Christianity in Malta can only be reliably proven from the 4th century. Tradition sees a continuous tradition that goes back to the shipwreck of the Apostle Paul in Malta, who is described in the Acts of the Apostles. It also mentions a Prefect Publius, whose father Paul healed from fever and dysentery ( Acts 28.7  EU ). Another tradition sees Publius as a bishop of Athens who suffered martyrdom under Emperor Trajan in 125.

Three Catholic churches in Malta are dedicated to Saint Publius, who is venerated throughout the island state: Floriana , L-Għarb and Ir-Rabat .

The saint's feast day is January 21st .

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ James Kendal:  Malta . In: Catholic Encyclopedia , Volume 9, Robert Appleton Company, New York 1910.
personal data
SURNAME Publius
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Bishop of Malta, saint
DATE OF BIRTH 1st century
DATE OF DEATH at 112 or 125
Place of death Malta or Athens