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Saint · 1526
Philotheus of Dionysiou of Mount Athos
Venerable Philotheus of Dionysiou of Mount Athos
New Calendar October 21 Old Calendar November 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Philotheos of Dionysiou Monastery on Mount Athos was a native of Elateia, and was born in 1526. The Orthodox Church commemorates Philotheus of Dionysiou of Mount Athos on October 21.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philotheus of Dionysiou of Mount Athos as a patron when they bear the name Philotheus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 21. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Philotheus of Dionysiou of 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.