Athens

Modern location: Athens, Greece

First named: Acts 17:15

City Asia Minor Greece Apostolic

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The center of Greek philosophy and culture, where Paul reasoned in the synagogue and marketplace and addressed the Areopagus council on "the unknown god," with Dionysius and Damaris among those who believed (Acts 17:16-34).

References: Acts 17:15

People connected to Athens

Damaris (F) — a woman who believed after Paul's address at the Areopagus
Acts 17:34
Dionysius (M) — a member of the Areopagus council who believed Paul's message
Acts 17:34

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