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Aristides of Athens

Also known as Aristides the Philosopher

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  • born. 2th centurylow · Wikidata P569
  • died. 134high · Wikidata P570

Athenian apologist whose Apology survives in Syriac, Armenian and a Greek reworking inside the Barlaam and Josaphat romance.

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Aristides the Athenian was a Greek Christian author who is primarily known for authoring the Apology of Aristides in the 2nd century Revered as a saint, his feast day is August 31 in the Catholic Church and September 13 in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

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  • The Apology · New Advent FathersPublic-domain translation; New Advent site edition copyright Kevin Knight. Link, do not mirror.
  • The · Tertullian Project (Additional Fathers)Per page; Roger Pearse places his own translations in the public domain, others vary. Link only.
  • Aristides · Early Christian Writings (Peter Kirby)Hub site; each linked translation keeps its own rights. Link only.

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  • Aristides of Athens · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Wikidata Q349916 · Wikidata contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC0 1.0
  • Catholic Encyclopedia (1907-1912) article · Various (Catholic Encyclopedia)Accessed 2026-11-12 · 1907-1912 text public domain in the US; dated and confessional, use for history of reception
  • The Apology · Aristides the PhilosopherAccessed 2026-11-12 · Public-domain translation; New Advent site edition copyright Kevin Knight. Link, do not mirror.
  • The · Aristides the PhilosopherAccessed 2026-11-12 · Per page; Roger Pearse places his own translations in the public domain, others vary. Link only.

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apologists · 2nd-century

Aristides of Athens · DeChurched Atlas