Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) Under the Jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate On the 26th of October, the Holy Church commemorates the Holy Great Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer

On the 26th of October, the Holy Church commemorates

the Holy Great Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer

This glorious and wonderworking saint was born in Thessalonica of noble and devout parents. Implored of God by childless parents, Demetrios was their only son, and so was raised and educated with great care. Demetrios’s father was a commander in Thessalonica. When his father died, Emperor Maximian appointed Demetrios as commander in his place. As he appointed him, Maximian, an opponent of Christ, particularly recommended that he persecute and exterminate the Christians in Thessalonica. Demetrios not only disobeyed the emperor but openly confessed and preached the Lord Jesus Christ in the city of Thessalonica. When the emperor heard of this he became furious with Demetrios. Learn More

Apolytikion: The world has found in you a great champion in time of peril, as you emerged the victor in routing the barbarians. For as you brought to naught the boasts of Lyaios, imparting courage to Nestor in the stadium, in like manner, holy one, great Martyr Demetrios, invoke Christ God for us, that He may grant us His great mercy.

• October 29: Holy Virgin Martyr Anastasia the Roman