Saint
Dionysius
Venerable Dionysius, Archbishop of Suzdal
New Calendar October 15 Old Calendar October 28
Why they are a saint
Venerable Dionysius, Archbishop of Suzdal is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 15. Venerated as a hierarch, a bishop who shepherded the Church in holiness; 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 Dionysius as a patron when they bear the name Dionysius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 15. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
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.