Saint · 15th C
Dinoysius
Venerable Dinoysius, Hermit of the Kiev Caves, far caves (15th C)
New Calendar October 3 Old Calendar October 16
Why they are a saint
Venerable Dinoysius, Hermit of the Kiev Caves, far caves (15th C) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 3. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dinoysius as a patron when they bear the name Dinoysius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Dinoysius, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.