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Saint Publius

100 - 112

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Saint Publius (Maltese: San Publju; Ancient Greek: Πούπλιος), also known as Publius of Malta or Publius of Athens, was an early Christian bishop and saint. He is considered the first Bishop of Malta and one of the first Bishops of Athens. Publius is Malta's first canonised saint, who is described in the Book of Acts as the 'chief' or prince of the island (Maltese: il-prinċep tal-gżira). According to Maltese Christian tradition, Publius' conversion led to Malta being the first Christian nation in the West. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Saint Publius is the 1,317th most popular religious figure (up from 1,885th in 2019), the 11th most popular biography from Malta (up from 12th in 2019) and the 2nd most popular Maltese Religious Figure.

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES

Among religious figures, Saint Publius ranks 1,317 out of 3,187. Before him are Itta of Metz, Gildas, Joseph Freinademetz, Joshua the High Priest, Simeon Stylites the Younger, and Mauro Piacenza. After him are Śāntarakṣita, Augustin Bea, Ignatius Kung Pin-Mei, Mark of Ephesus, Seán Brady, and Ignatius Zakka I Iwas.

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Among people born in 100, Saint Publius ranks 40. Before him are Epaphroditus, Marcus Annius Verus, Praxedes, Agrippa the Skeptic, Saint Sabina, and Artabanus III of Parthia. After him are Lusius Quietus, Carpocrates, Aelianus Tacticus, Pope Anianus of Alexandria, Gaius Nymphidius Sabinus, and Eudokia of Heliopolis. Among people deceased in 112, Saint Publius ranks 2. Before him is Ulpia Marciana.

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In Malta

Among people born in Malta, Saint Publius ranks 11 out of 71. Before him are Agatha Barbara (1923), Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca (1958), George Abela (1948), Roberta Metsola (1979), Mario Grech (1957), and Guido de Marco (1931). After him are Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici (1933), Prosper Grech (1925), Anthony Mamo (1909), Eddie Fenech Adami (1934), Maria de Dominici (1645), and Nicolas Isouard (1775).

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES In Malta

Among religious figures born in Malta, Saint Publius ranks 2. Before him are Mario Grech (1957). After him are Prosper Grech (1925), Paul Cremona (1946), and George Preca (1880).

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