Martyr
Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer
The Holy Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer
New Calendar October 26 Old Calendar November 8
Why they are a saint
The Holy Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 26. 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 the Myrrh-streamer as a patron when they bear the name Demetrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 26. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer, 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.