Saint · 1380
Dionysios
Saint Dionysios, the builder of Prodromou Monastery, Mount Athos
New Calendar June 25 Old Calendar July 8
Why they are a saint
Saint Dionysios, the builder of Prodromou Monastery, Mount Athos (1380) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 25. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Dionysios as a patron when they bear the name Dionysios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 25. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Dionysios, 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.