George
Instagram
Saint Demetrios: Noble Roman, Martyr, and Myrrh-Streamer
Saint Demetrios was born over 1,700 years ago into a noble family and held a high position in the Roman Empire. He loved Christ and spoke about him openly, leading many to believe. When the emperor visited his city, Demetrios was arrested and thrown into prison.
The emperor had a champion fighter who fought Christians in the arena. A young Christian sought Demetrios's blessing before facing him. Demetrios made the sign of the cross over the young man, who then defeated the giant like David and Goliath.
Centuries later, his stone began to pour out fragrant myrrh, which is why he is called the myrrh-streamer. His relics remain in Thessaloniki, and his feast on October 26 is celebrated as Mitrovdan in Serbia, one of the biggest days of the year.
Key moments
- He was born over 1,700 years ago into a noble family and had a high position in the Roman Empire.
- He loved Christ and spoke about him openly, and many people came to believe.
- When the emperor came to his city, he was arrested and thrown into prison.
- The emperor had a champion, a huge fighter who loved to fight Christians in the arena.
- A young Christian went to the prison and asked the saint for his blessing before facing the champion.
- The saint made the sign of the cross over him and said go, and the young man, small and unknown, defeated the giant like David and Goliath.
- Centuries later, his stone began to pour out fragrant mirror, which is why he is called the mirror streamer.
- His relics are still in his city of Thessaloniki, and his feast on 26 October is called Mitrovdan in Serbia, one of the biggest days of the year.