St. Demetrius the Great Martyr

Demetrius is remembered as a Christian martyr of Thessalonica during the Roman persecutions, around the beginning of the fourth century. Christians have gathered at his shrine in Thessalonica for centuries, asking his prayers. The Church also calls him the Myrrh-streamer, recalling the fragrant myrrh associated with his relics. His remembrance centers on a faith that could not be silenced by imprisonment, and on the help Christians find in praying together.