Damaris is mentioned very briefly in scripture, yet her inclusion is significant. The passage identifies her as one of the few individuals in athens who responded with faith to paul’s words. The name damaris is of greek origin and has a biblical significance.

Since luke singled her out as one of several converts and since she was named with dionysius, one of the judges of the athenian court, she may have been a woman of high social rank. There is no …