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Dēmḗtrios of Thrace
Martyr Dēmḗtrios of Thrace
New Calendar November 15 Old Calendar November 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Dēmḗtrios was a Slav from the village of Davoudio (Dabuda) in Thrace, which was near the town of Amapasos. The Orthodox Church commemorates Dēmḗtrios of Thrace on November 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Dēmḗtrios of Thrace as a patron when they bear the name Dēmḗtrios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Dēmḗtrios of Thrace, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.