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According to a hagiographic legend, best known in Russia in the version retold by Dimitry of Rostov (1651-1709), Demetrius appeared in the camp of tsar Kaloyan of Bulgaria during his 1207 siege of Thessaloniki, piercing the king with a lance and so killing him.
- 26 October and on All-Saints of Salonica (aka Thessalonica and Thessaloniki), on 3rd Sunday of Pascha (Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women),(Orthodox Churches) 9 April & 8 October (Roman Catholic Church)
- Hagios Demetrios, Thessaloniki
Oct 26, 2023 · The earliest written evidence for his life dates back only as far as the 7th century, several hundred years after Demetrios lived. The “Miracula Sancti Demetrii,” the earliest written evidence about the martyr’s life, is a collection of stories illustrating the miracles attested to his intervention.
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Aug 31, 2017 · The holy, glorious and right-victorious Great-martyr (Greek: Μεγαλομάρτυς) Demetrius of Thessaloniki the Myrrh-streamer (Greek Μυροβλήτης) (also Demetrios) is one of the most popular saints in the Orthodox world.
Facts. Called a military martyr, and "the Megalomartyr" by the Greeks. He was a deacon martyred at Sirmium, in the former Yugoslavia. Early legends about Demetrius credit him with a military career. He was extremely popular in the Middle Ages, and with St. George, he was the patron of the crusades.
The martyrdom of Demetrius, in particular, left an indelible mark on the Christian community of Thessaloniki and beyond. His death, rather than silencing his message, amplified it. Stories of his life, teachings, and ultimate sacrifice spread, turning him into a legendary figure in Christian lore.
Aug 22, 2022 · It can be difficult to separate fact from fiction in history, and the ancient writers certainly tell us some strange stories about Demetrius. He is said to have manipulated time by changing...
October 26. Life of the Saint. Saint Demetrios suffered in Thessalonica during the reign of Galerius Maximian (c. 306). He belonged to one of the most distinguished families of the province of Macedonia and was widely admired not only because of his noble ancestry and grace of bearing, but also for virtue, wisdom and goodness of heart surpassing that of his elders.
