Areopagus
Areopagus is the name of a rock formation close to the Acropolis, in Athens, Greece. In Greek, the hill is called Areios Pagos, the hill of Ares. The name was also used for the Athenian council that was held there. It was the oldest known institution of Athens. After the Battle of Marathon (which the Greek won against the Persians) a runner ran from Marathon to Athens. Legend has it, that the runner died, after telling about the Greek victory, on Areopagus.
Sometime around 61 CE, the Apostle Paul preached to the people of Athens from here, as recorded in Acts Chapter 17.
Today, the Supreme Court of Justice in Greece, is called Areopagus.
Areopagus Media
The Areopagus as viewed from the Acropolis.
Engraved plaque containing Apostle Paul's Areopagus sermon.
The Acropolis seen from the Areopagus
An idealized reconstruction of the Areopagus (front) and the Acropolis, Leo von Klenze, 1846.
