Hieromartyr
Dionysius of Alexandria
Hieromartyr Dionysius, Bishop of Alexandria
New Calendar October 5 Old Calendar October 18
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Dionysius of Alexandria as Bishop of Alexandria. Dionysius the Great was the 14th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria from 28 December 248 until his death on 22 March 264. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dionysius of Alexandria as a patron when they bear the name Dionysius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Dionysius of Alexandria, 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.