St. Demetrius

Commemorated October 26

Troparion of St. Demetrius, Tone 3

O victorious Demetrius, thou wast a protection for the world and an invincible soldier of Christ. Thou didst inspire Nestor to humble Lyaios. Intercede with Christ our God to save us.

Kontakion of St. Demetrius, Tone 2

God has given thee invincible strength, O Demetrius, and has dyed the Church with thy blood and kept thy city unharmed, for thou art its foundation.