St. Demetrius of Thessalonica
Roman officer of the 4th century, martyred at Thessalonica c. 306 under Maximian for confessing Christ; one of the most popular military saints of the Christian East, often paired with St. George in iconography. Feast October 8.
Life & Times
Died: c. 306 · From: Greece.
Patronage
St. Demetrius of Thessalonica is invoked as the patron of thessalonica, soldiers, crusaders, traditional. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Demetrius of Thessalonica, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.