Denis

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Denis

• Hieromartyr Denis of ParisOctober 9Bishop of Paris in the third century, killed for his faith with his companions Rusticus and Eleutherius.
• DRConfessor Denis of RomeMay 8An uncle of St Pancras, a saint of the undivided Church, commemorated in the Roman Martyrology.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Denis?

The name day of Denis is October 9, the feast of Hieromartyr Denis of Paris. It is also kept on May 8.

II.Which saints bore the name Denis?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 2 saints named Denis, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Denis a good baptismal name?

Yes. Denis is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Hieromartyr Denis of Paris as patron.