Saint
Dionysius of Olympus
Righteous Father Dionysius of Olympus
New Calendar January 23 Old Calendar February 5
Why they are a saint
Righteous Father Dionysius of Olympus is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 23. 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 of Olympus as a patron when they bear the name Dionysius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 23.
Prayer
O holy Dionysius of Olympus, 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.