Saint · 1463
Dionysius the Recluse of the Kiev Caves
Venerable Dionysius the Recluse of the Kiev Caves
New Calendar October 3 Old Calendar October 16
Why they are a saint
Saint Dionysius, Hermit of the Kiev Caves, Far Caves, called Schepa, is mentioned briefly in the Kiev Caves Paterikon. The Orthodox Church commemorates Dionysius the Recluse of the Kiev Caves on October 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dionysius the Recluse of the Kiev Caves as a patron when they bear the name Dionysius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Dionysius the Recluse of the Kiev Caves, 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.