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The Martyrs of the Early Church

Saint Demetrios of Thessalonica c. AD 306

Great Martyr, the Myrrh-streamer

Commemorated
October 26
Lived
c. AD 306

The Great Martyr and Myrrh-streamer, patron of Thessalonica, martyred in the persecutions of the early fourth century.

Holy Demetrios of Thessalonica, pray to God for us.