Dionysius

[dahy-uh-nish-ee-uhs, -nis-, -nish-uhs, -nahy-see-uhs]

noun

1. the Elder, 431?–367 b.c., Greek soldier: tyrant of Syracuse 405–367.

2. Saint, died a.d. 268, pope 259–268.

Dionysius

/ ˌdaɪəˈnɪsɪəs /

noun

1. called the Elder. ?430–367 _bc , tyrant of Syracuse (405–367), noted for his successful campaigns against Carthage and S Italy

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On a positive note, the 4K presentation does shine throughout, especially with the panoramic views of the Segesta Temple and Ear of Dionysius cave as well as some creepy underwater scenes starring eels.

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After winning a war, Chaereas — the battle scene between him and Dionysius, set to Khachaturian’s invigorating “Sabre Dance,” is a thriller of sound and choreographic texture — finds his way back to her.

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It may seem bizarre to suggest that Dionysius and Bede made a mistake when they forgot to include zero in their calendar.

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Earlier a church official who participated in the ceremony had told The Associated Press it was an icon of St. Dionysius of Zakynthos.

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Among the surviving artifacts from St. Nicholas was a paper icon of St. Dionysius of Zakynthos — the patron of forgiveness for having forgiven his brother’s murderer.

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