Going alphabetically means that I'm going to have to stretch for some of our Saints this month, but I have found one for the letter 'Q.'
St. Quadratus of Athens is said to have been the first Christian Apologist. Apologetics in Christianity does not mean saying your sorry for being a Christian; apologetics means giving an explanation for what you believe. According to the early Church historian, Eusebius, Quadratus is said to have been a disciple of the Apostles. He was appointed Bishop of Athens after the martyrdom of Publius. Eusebius is quoted that, "through his zeal they [the Athenian Christians] were brought together again and their faith revived."
Quadratus addressed a defense (apology) of Christianity to Emperor Hadrian when the latter was visiting Athens. Only a portion of the apology still exists. Quadratus died in 129 AD. His Feast Day is May 26.
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