Dion

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Dion

• DMartyr DionMarch 8A martyr commemorated in the calendar of the Church of Greece.
• DRMartyr Dion of RomeJuly 6A martyr of Rome, put to death for his faith in Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Dion?

The name day of Dion is March 8, the feast of Martyr Dion. It is also kept on July 6.

II.Which saints bore the name Dion?

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

III.Is Dion a good baptismal name?

Yes. Dion is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Dion as patron.