Saint · † 1942
Demetrius
Martyr Demetrius († 1942)
New Calendar April 22 Old Calendar May 5
Why they are a saint
Martyr Demetrius († 1942) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 22. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
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 April 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
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.