Saint · 1774
Demetrius of Basarabov
Saint Demetrius of Basarabov
New Calendar October 27 Old Calendar November 9
Why they are a saint
He was born early in the thirteenth century to a peasant family in the village of Basarov, then part of Bulgaria. The Orthodox Church commemorates Demetrius of Basarabov on October 27.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Demetrius of Basarabov as a patron when they bear the name Demetrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 27. Bulgarian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Demetrius of Basarabov, 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.