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Saint
Joseph of Dionysiou
Saint Joseph of Dionysiou
New Calendar February 17 Old Calendar March 1
Why they are a saint
Saint Joseph was a monk of Dionysiou Monastery on Mt. Athos, where he shone forth with the virtues of monastic life. He was an iconographer, and he painted the icon of the holy Archangels on the iconostasis of Dionysiou’s main church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Joseph of Dionysiou as a patron when they bear the name Joseph at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 17. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Joseph of Dionysiou, pray to God for us.
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