Saint · 1855
Dionysius
Venerable Dionysius the Abbot of Glushetsk, Vologda († 1437)
New Calendar June 1 Old Calendar June 14
Why they are a saint
Our holy Father Dionysius, a native of Vologda, was one of the greatest ascetics of Russia’s Northern Thebaid (See A. The Orthodox Church commemorates Dionysius on June 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dionysius as a patron when they bear the name Dionysius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 1. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Dionysius, 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.