Saint · † 1392
Demetrius
Venerable Demetrius, Wonderworker of Priluki and Vologda († 1392)
New Calendar February 11 Old Calendar February 24
Why they are a saint
The Monk Demetrius of Prilutsk, Wonderworker, was born into a rich merchant’s family in Pereyaslavl′-Zalessk. The Orthodox Church commemorates Demetrius on February 11.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Demetrius as a patron when they bear the name Demetrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 11. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Demetrius, 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.