Great will you find in troubles/ the champion of the universe, O passion-bearer,/ the conquering tongues./ Just as you brought down Lieva’s pride,/ and created a feat of courage Nestor, / so, Saint Demetrius, / prayed to Christ God // to grant us great mercy.
With your streams of blood, Demetrius, / God stained the Church, / giving you an invincible fortress, / and keeping your city unharmed // for this is your affirmation.
Holy and glorious Great Martyr of Christ Demetrius, quick helper and warm intercessor of those who flow to you with faith! Standing boldly before the Heavenly King, ask Him for forgiveness of our sins, so that we may be delivered from the all-destructive plague, cowardice, flood, fire, sword and eternal punishment. Pray for His goodness to protect this city (this abode) and every Christian country. Ask the King of those who reign for our entire empire for peace, silence, firmness in faith and advancement in piety; For us, who honor your honorable memory, ask for grace-filled strengthening for good deeds, so that what is pleasing to our Lord Christ God who creates here, we may be worthy to inherit through your prayers The Kingdom of Heaven and glorify Him there, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
Oh, quick helper and warm intercessor of the Great Martyr of Christ Demetrius, hear the little prayer of your servant (name). Pray for the goodness of the Heavenly King, ask for (the content of the petition) and grace-filled strengthening for good deeds. Amen.
Memorial Day October 26/November 8
He had the high position of proconsul of the Thessalonian region and, by order of Emperor Maximian, had to persecute Christians. However, St. Demetrius began to eradicate pagan customs and convert people to the Christian faith, for which he was put to death. After his martyrdom, he saved Thessaloniki from destruction by the barbarians, saved the city from hunger, and saved the captives from enslavement by infidels. From the myrrh-streaming relics of St. Demetrius received many healings. Vmch. They pray to Demetrius for the preservation of the country from the invasion of foreigners, for the return from captivity and alleviation of the lot of prisoners, for standing firmly in the faith, for the healing of various ailments.