Demetrius of Thessalonica is one of the many martyrs who have suffered for the Christian faith.During the persecution, he did not deny it, for which he suffered.Found later power Demetrios had a miraculous effect.Since it was built in the face of the saints.
brief biography Demetrios
Demetrius of Thessalonica was born in Thessalonica.Today this town is called Salonika (Thessalonica - Slav. Name).Christianity was a young religion, only three of the century as the people recognized him.However, at this time of faith in one God, they were executed.Parents Dmitry were Christians, but that no one knew.Later he was baptized and taught the Christian faith.
After his father's death (he was a Roman proconsul), the emperor who reigned at the time, took it to the service.Dmitry task was to defend the city as well as to eradicate Christianity.The emperor did not even suspect that the secret has appointed Christian service.Following the appointment of Dmitry began openly to preach Christianity, was converted many people.
course, learned of this emperor.Demetrius of Thessalonica, saint and martyr, was thrown into prison.There he prayed and fasted for a long time.In the end, the twenty-sixth day of October 306, he died a martyr, without renouncing their faith.Soaked in his blood ring, long time sick healed the sick.
Demetrius of Thessalonica, saint and martyr of the Christian faith after the death has been thrown to the dogs to be mocked, but Christians secretly buried.Built over the tomb of the church.
relics Demetrios.Discovering the history of
holy relics were found in a hundred years after his death.In place of his burial were worth a new, more magnificent temple.So it was found incorrupt relics.Later on many miracles have happened, and they were isolated myrrh.
relics Demetrios first were in a silver ciborium, and after the fire, which occurred in the 17th century, they moved into a marble tomb.Their fate is obscure.According to various opinions, and in the late 12th century or early 13th century, they were taken to Italy.Where they were before 1520, is not known.But after they were found in San Lorenzo in Campo, and there they remained until the 20th century.In Thessaloniki they returned not completely straight six particles is in Italy.
miracles that took place with the relics of the saint and named
relics Demetrios and his name have a long "wonderful" story.Immediately they began to stream myrrh acquiring them (by the way, today mirotochenie stopped, although at that time it was very plentiful).After he zealously cared about his hometown.When there was an attack on him, he defended Thessaloniki on a white horse, dressed in dazzling white robes and glowing fire.This made the army of the attackers to flee in fear.
One day two girls from Thessaloniki were captured.They managed to save only the intercession of St. Demetrius.Embroidering his face on a cloth on the orders of a barbarian king, they all night praying saint for help.The next morning the girl woke up, miraculously finding themselves in their own home.
Holy praying many times saved from illnesses (from the plague, from gastric bleeding, from the obsession).Everyone who asked intercession always got on his faith.
St. Dmitry helped not only his countrymen but also Slavs, who asked for help to him.Obviously not by chance that he became so revered in our land.
Memorial Day
Demetrios Demetrios Memorial Day is set for October 26.And he, by the way, is of great importance for the whole of Russia.In the old service that day made the patriarch himself, and it is required to present the king.
Now you can ask for the intercession of the saint on the battlefield, or just more patience and courage.Also, it helps if there is a problem with the eyes.
intercession of the saints
In Russia since ancient times honored this saint.Buying icon Demetrios, you protect your home from a variety of enemies.How else revered Demetrius of Thessalonica?Holy has always been an advocate of warriors and those who are somehow connected with this case.
can also recite prayers before the icon of his country, especially in the country are wars of any kind.
Temple in Thessaloniki in honor of St.
Demetrios Church, as already mentioned above, was first erected after his death.Then the Christians buried him in secret, and in this place and built a small church.About a hundred years in this place erected a temple larger.Then it was discovered relics of the saint.
Great Temple Demetrios was built as a thanks from the nobles Leonty, who got rid of the paralysis.The altar of the church was erected over the burial place of the saint, and he moved to the ciborium.
Temple has a rich history (experienced different modes of government, iconoclasm).In addition to the fire, which destroyed a precious ciborium, in the 20th century there was another one.The restoration was carried out more than a year and was fully completed in 1948.
today in the church held worship services in Thessaloniki, and nearby is the museum, which anyone can visit.In the temple relics of St. Demetrius of Thessalonica and anise.It is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In Russia, there are also the church that was built in honor of St. Demetrius.They are in different cities, and not only there.The temples, which are being built in honor of various saints, have each monastery.Demetrios many of them honored, and therefore elevate the church of the holy (for example, in the town of Skopin Demetrius Monastery).
