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Saint · 14th Century
Demetrius of Tsilibinsk
Saint Demetrius of Tsilibinsk
New Calendar October 26 Old Calendar November 8
Why they are a saint
Saint Demetrius of Tsilibinsk (14th Century), founder of the Archangel Tsilibinsk wilderness monastery in Vologda diocese, was a beloved disciple of Saint Stephen of Perm (April 26). The Orthodox Church commemorates Demetrius of Tsilibinsk on October 26.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Demetrius of Tsilibinsk as a patron when they bear the name Demetrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 26. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Demetrius of Tsilibinsk, 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.