Fr Dionysios is a convert to Orthodoxy from an evangelical Christian background. 

While studying Theology as an undergraduate he became interested in Orthodox Christian theology and read about it for five years before deciding to become Orthodox.  At that point he moved from Kent to Shropshire so that he could join the English speaking Orthodox parish in Shrewsbury.  He spent ten years living in Shropshire during which time he trained and worked as a mental health nurse and he married Rebecca in September 2008.

He was active in the Shrewsbury church and was ordained to serve them as a Sub-Deacon by Archbishop Gregorios in Birmingham in September 2009.  He attended undergraduate theological studies at the Midlands Orthodox Study Centre.  He then continued his studies part-time towards a Masters in Orthodox Christian theology which he did whilst working as a mental health nurse.  After four years hard work he graduated  in October 2013.

He was trained for the various offices around the Altar by Fr Stephen Maxfield in Shrewsbury, and then moved to Leyland in August 2011 to serve us here at Holy Apostles.  He was ordained Deacon Dionysios in Leyland by Archbishop Gregorios when he consecrated the church in October 2010.  He was priested by Archbishop Gregorios in Leyland in July 2012.  He now works part-time for the church in a paid capacity and part-time in local nursing homes.

After a period as assistant priest for the parish in Leyland, he took over  as Priest in Charge when Fr Christodoulos retired from the position.  Outside of Holy Apostles both Fr Dionysios and his wife “Bec” (Rebecca) also serve on the national committee for the Fellowship of St John the Baptist, organising conferences and study weekends.  Fr Dionysios is also one of the priests who assists with the annual youth camp for the Greek Archdiocese in Shropshire.