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Martyr
Monastic Martyr Gennadios of Dionysiou on Mount Athos
New Calendar April 6 Old Calendar April 19
Why they are a saint
Saint Gennadios (Gennádios) was a monk in the Holy Monastery of Dionysiou on Mount Athos. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monastic Martyr Gennadios of Dionysiou on Mount Athos on April 6.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monastic Martyr Gennadios of Dionysiou on Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Monastic at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 6. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monastic Martyr Gennadios of Dionysiou on 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.