Άγιος

See also: άγιος

Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

The adjective άγιος with capital letter, for names of saints, and official use.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈa.ʝi.os/
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  • Hyphenation: Ά‧γι‧ος
  • and see at άγιος

Adjective

Άγιος • (Ágios) m (feminine Αγία, neuter Άγιο)

  1. (religion) saint (male)
    Άγιος Δημήτριος ― Ágios Dimítrios ― Saint Demetrius
  2. (religion) address for priests, especially of high rank
    Άγιος ηγούμενος ― Ágios igoúmenos ― Holy father superior
  3. (religion) Holy (male)
    ο Άγιος Τάφος ― o Ágios Táfos ― the Holy Sepulchre

Declension
declension of Άγιος
number 
case / gender 		 singular plural
masculine feminine neuter masculine feminine neuter
nominative Άγιος Αγία Άγιο Άγιοι Άγιες Άγια
genitive Αγίου Αγίας Αγίου Αγίων Αγίων Αγίων
accusative Άγιο Αγία Άγιο Αγίους Άγιες Άγια
vocative Άγιε Αγία Άγιο Άγιοι Άγιες Άγια
notes • The feminine plural Αγίες is a frequently used form, since the 17th century, probably under the influence of the ancient accusative plural τὰς ἁγίας.
• The comparative αγιότερος is not used in religious titles. The superlative Αγιότατος is usually found in compounds (Παναγιότατος).
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