Demetrius of Dabud

Holy Martyr Demetrius of Dabud came from the village of Dabud in Thrace and suffered in the time of Emperor Maximian Galerius and his co-⁠emperor Maximin. The prefect of Thrace, Publius, was told that he was a Christian, and by order of the prefect the saint was seized. At the interrogation Demetrius boldly confessed Christ as God, spoke of the Holy Spirit and taught of the incarnation of Jesus Christ, of His goodness and love for mankind. Then he rebuked the idolatrous delusion, harmful to the soul, showing how blind and deaf are those who share it. His words angered the governor greatly, who ordered his head cut off. So the holy martyr ended his course, receiving from the Lord the heavenly crown. The venerable relics of Saint Demetrius were buried by faithful and God-⁠fearing men and pour forth healings for all who come to them. He is commemorated on 28 November.