Saint Publius

Saint Publius (Maltese: San Publju; Greek: Πούπλιος) is a first century Maltese Saint. He is venerated as the first Bishop of Malta and one of the first Bishops of Athens. St. Publius is Malta's first acknowledged saint, the 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. His feast day is celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, of which the traditions related and the day of celebration differ.

Saint Publius

Saint Publius (Maltese: San Publju; Greek: Πούπλιος) is a first century Maltese Saint. He is venerated as the first Bishop of Malta and one of the first Bishops of Athens. St. Publius is Malta's first acknowledged saint, the 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. His feast day is celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, of which the traditions related and the day of celebration differ.