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Saint
Dionysius & Dometios the Righteous of Mount Athos
New Calendar June 25 Old Calendar July 8
Why they are a saint
Dionysius & Dometios the Righteous of Mount Athos is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 25. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; 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 & Dometios the Righteous of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Dionysius 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 Dionysius & Dometios the Righteous of Mount Athos, 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.