# Event Details - **Event Name**: ST DIONYSIOS - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am – Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 10:30 am - **Event Description**: SERVICE IN THE CHAPEL ORTHROS 8:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY 9:00 AM Venerable Dionysius of Aegina Commemorated on December 17 Troparion & Kontakion Saint Dionysius of Zakynthos, the Bishop of Aegina was born in 1547 on the island of Zakynthos. Though born into a noble family, he was determined to flee the world and set his mind upon heavenly things. He entered the monastery of Strophada, and after the prescribed time, he was clothed in the angelic schema by the abbot. Though young in years, he surpassed many of his elders in virtue, and was found worthy of ordination to the holy priesthood. Although he protested his unworthiness, Saint Dionysius was consecrated Bishop of Aegina. In that office he never ceased to teach and admonish his flock, and many were drawn to him in order to profit from his wisdom. He feared the praise of men, lest he should fall into the sin of vainglory, so he resigned his See and returned to Zakynthos. In 1579 the diocese of Zakynthos was widowed (when a bishop dies, his diocese is described as “widowed”), and Dionysius agreed to care for it until a new bishop could be elected. Then he fled from the worldly life which gave him no peace, and went to the Monastery of the Most Holy Theotokos Anaphonitria, 20 miles from the main village. A certain stranger murdered the saint’s brother Constantine, an illustrious nobleman. Fearing his victim’s relatives, the stranger, by chance or by God’s will, sought refuge in the monastery where Saint Dionysius was the abbot. When the saint asked the fugitive why he was so frightened, he confessed his sin and revealed the name of the man he had murdered, asking to be protected from the family’s vengeance. Saint Dionysius wept for his only brother, as was natural. Then he comforted the murderer and hid him, showing him great compassion and love. Soon the saint’s relatives came to the monastery with a group of armed men and told him what had happened. He pretended to know nothing about it. After weeping with them and trying to console them, he sent them off in the wrong direction. Then he told the murderer that he was the brother of the man he had killed. He admonished him as a father, and brought him to repentance. After forgiving him, Saint Dionysius brought him down to the shore and helped him to escape to another place in order to save his life. Because of the saint’s Christ-like virtue, he was granted the gift of working miracles. Having passed his life in holiness, Saint Dionysius reached a great age, then departed to the Lord on Dec. 17, 1624. Not only are the saint’s relics incorrupt, but he is also one of Greece’s “walking saints” (Saint Gerasimus and Saint Spyridon are the others). He is said to leave his reliquary and walk about performing miracles for those who seek his aid. In fact, the soles of his slippers wear out and must be replaced with a new pair from time to time. The old slippers are cut up, and the pieces are distributed to pilgims. On Aug. 24, we celebrate the Transfer of his Holy Relics. Through the prayers of Saint Dionysius, may Christ our God have mercy upon us and save us. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrillville/st-dionysios/200029357081856 - **Event Categories**: performances, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Merrillville - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Merrillville, IN - **lat**: 41.474147699854 - **long**: -87.34141249299 - **full address**: Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Merrillville, IN, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ST DIONYSIOS - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/43c7ef4f8d34e566ab4619fb690c802ae9505caf759f5da480f1e47add3a8307-rimg-w600-h833-dcdc8b35-gmir?v=1765756016 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ST DIONYSIOS being held? - **A:** ST DIONYSIOS takes place on Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am to Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 10:30 am at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Merrillville, IN, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ST DIONYSIOS? - **A:** ST DIONYSIOS is organized by Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Merrillville, IN. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "ST DIONYSIOS", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/43c7ef4f8d34e566ab4619fb690c802ae9505caf759f5da480f1e47add3a8307-rimg-w600-h833-dcdc8b35-gmir?v=1765756016", "startDate": "2025-12-17", "endDate": "2025-12-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/merrillville/st-dionysios/200029357081856", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Merrillville, IN", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "7964 Madison St, Merrillville, IN 46410-5464, United States", "addressLocality": "Merrillville", "addressRegion": "IN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.474147699854", "longitude": "-87.34141249299" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "SERVICE IN THE CHAPEL\nORTHROS 8:00 AM\nDIVINE LITURGY 9:00 AM\n\nVenerable Dionysius of Aegina\n\nCommemorated on December 17\n\nTroparion & Kontakion\n\nSaint Dionysius of Zakynthos, the Bishop of Aegina was born in 1547 on the island of Zakynthos. 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