†) St. Great Mc. Demetrius, the Fountain of Myrrh; Cathedral of the Holy Military Martyrstranslated

Orthodox calendar October 26 St. Great Mc. Demetrius, the Fountain of Peace Saint Demetrius the Great Martyr lived during the time of the emperors Diocletian and Maximian Galerius (284-311). He was the son of the governor of the city of Thessalonica, baptized in secret by his parents, for fear of persecution against Christians.

And his parents taught him, in the hidden pantry of their house, all the mysteries of the holy faith, the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, as well as the almsgiving to the poor.

And so, Dimitrie learned the truth from the words of his parents, but above all, the grace of God began to work in him. And the young man grew with years and with wisdom, climbing the ladder of virtues, from strength to strength.

Reaching the perfect age, his parents left their temporal life, leaving the young Dimitrie heir not only to many fortunes, but also to their good name.

So the emperor Maximian, hearing of the death of the governor of Thessalonica, summoned Demetrius and, knowing his wisdom, made him governor in place of his father.

And the Saint was received with great honor by the citizens, and he ruled the people with great dignity, openly preaching the right faith and bringing many to...