Martyr
Saint Demetrius
Saint Demetrius, a Roman soldier, was martyred for his faith and is revered as a protector of Thessaloniki.
Patron saint of
Soldiers, Thessaloniki
- Feast
- October 26
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Place
- Thessaloniki
At a Glance
Saint Demetrius
- Feast Day
- October 26
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Primary Place
- Thessaloniki
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- Soldiers, Thessaloniki
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Overview
Saint Demetrius
Saint Demetrius, a Roman soldier, was martyred for his faith and is revered as a protector of Thessaloniki.
Feast day: October 26
Patronage
Soldiers, Thessaloniki
Connected Places
- Thessaloniki, Greece: Basilica of Saint Demetrius
- Sirmium, Serbia: His birthplace
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