Troparion of Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer performed by Melethis choir
The post presents the troparion of Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer in Romanian, as sung by the Melethis vocal group from the Orthodox Theology Faculty in Cluj-Napoca. The hymn addresses the saint as a great champion found by the world in perils, a victor over the pagans. It recalls how he humbled the pride of Lyaios and gave courage to Nestor in the stadium.
The faithful ask the martyr to intercede with Christ God for great mercy. The post includes the full Romanian text of the troparion and an English summary of its meaning.
Key moments
- The world found in Saint Demetrios a great champion in perils, the victor over the pagans.
- He quelled the pride of Lyaios and gave courage to Nestor in the stadium.
- The faithful ask the great martyr Demetrios to pray to Christ God to grant them great mercy.
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