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Saint · † 1685
Dimitri
Saint Dimitri of Basarbov of Bulgaria († 1685)
New Calendar October 26 Old Calendar November 8
Why they are a saint
Saint Dimitri of Basarbov of Bulgaria († 1685) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 26. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Dimitri as a patron when they bear the name Dimitri at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 26. Bulgarian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Dimitri, 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.