Twenty-third week after Pentecost, Sunday, November 8, 2026: what will happen in the church?translated

On Sunday, November 8, we remember the saint of the 3rd century, very revered in Rus', the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica. This is one of the most famous and beloved Greek saints, whom Russian warriors and princes have considered their patron since ancient times.

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Sunday, November 8, 2026, Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica

On the twenty-third week after Pentecost, we turn in prayer to the saint of the 3rd century - the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica. He was the son of the ruler of Thessalonica (Soluni) in Greece. The parents raised their son in faith in Jesus Christ, since they were secret Christians. After the death of his father, Demetrius was appointed to his place so that he would guard the city and fight the Christians. But the saint did not hide his faith and preached openly. And so successfully that he was even called the “second Paul”, since the power of his words was comparable to the words of the Apostle Paul,...