Dionysius
A form of Dionysios
Dionysios, in English
the Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens — kept on 3 October.
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Origin
The story of Dionysios
Dionysios keeps 3 October — the Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens.
Διονύσιος is formed from the name of the god Διόνυσος (Dionysus) — “belonging to Dionysus.”
“Of Dionysus.”
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Dionysios at a glance
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
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Namesakes
Notable people named Dionysios
Iconography
Dionysios in sacred art
DepictingHieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens
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