Saint
Demetrius the Devoted
Saint Demetrius the Devoted, King of Georgia
New Calendar March 16 Old Calendar March 29
Why they are a saint
Saint Demetre the King, also called “the Devoted,” was a great-grandson of Holy Queen Tamar. The Orthodox Church commemorates Demetrius the Devoted on March 16.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Demetrius the Devoted as a patron when they bear the name Demetrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 16. As a ruler, he is also remembered by those who bear responsibility for others.
Prayer
O holy Demetrius the Devoted, 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.