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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 Octoberthe Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens.

Διονύσιος is formed from the name of the god Διόνυσος (Dionysus) — “belonging to Dionysus.”

“Of Dionysus.”

onomasti · Dionysios

Key facts

Dionysios at a glance

Name day
2 name days are kept — Greek custom keeps them all
This year · 2026
Saturday, 3 October · Thursday, 17 December
Next year · 2027
Sunday, 3 October · Friday, 17 December
Meaning
Διονύσιος — “of Dionysus”
Patron of
the Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens

Variations

Forms & nicknames of the name

One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.

Greek forms

English & romanised

DionysiosDenis you are hereDionysius

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Iconography

Dionysios in sacred art

DepictingHieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens

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