Orthodox Calendar: October 4 – Finding of the Relics of Saint Dimitry, Metropolitan of Rostovtranslated

Eighteenth Week after Pentecost.

Today, October 4, 2026, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Veneration of the Life-Creating Cross; Apostle Codratus (c. 130); Saints Isaac and Melitius, Bishops of Cyprus; Martyrs Eusebius and Priscus (IV); Finding of the Relics of Saint Dimitry, Metropolitan of Rostov (1752); Presbyter Hypatius and Presbyter Andrew (c. 730-735); Saint Daniel of Shuzhgor (XVI); Saint Joseph of Zaonikye (1612); Presbyters Alexander, Alexius, Constantine, John (1918); Martyr Mauricius and with him Martyr Basil (1937); Presbyters Valentine, Alexander, John, Andrew, Peter, John (1937); Presbyter John (1938); Presbyter Basil (1942).

No fast today.

Today, October 4, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the finding of the relics of Saint Dimitry of Rostov – a distinguished preacher, Christian writer, missionary, enlightener, and author of the Tetraevangelia-Minaya (Lives of Saints for the Whole Year, totaling 664 lives).

In his inspired works and sermons, many generations of Russian theologians draw spiritual strength for creativity and prayer. For all Orthodox Christians, he remains an example of a holy, ascetic, and non-possession-laden life.