Dmitry Solunsky is one of the many martyrs who suffered for the Christian faith. During the persecution, he did not renounce her, for which he suffered. Later found relics of Dmitry Solunsky had a miraculous effect. So he was elevated to the face of saints.
Brief biography of Dmitry Solunsky
Dmitry Solunsky was born in Thessaloniki. To date, this town is called Thessaloniki (Solun - Slav. Name). Christianity was still a young religion, only three centuries as people recognized it. However, at this time, for the belief in one God was executed. Dmitry's parents were Christians, but no one knew about this. He was subsequently baptized and taught the Christian faith.
After the death of his father (and he was Roman proconsul), the emperor, who ruled at that time, took him to the service. Dmitry's task was to defend the city, as well as to eradicate Christianity. The emperor did not even suspect that he had appointed a secret Christian to the service. After the appointment, Dmitry began to openly preach Christianity, converting many people to faith.
Of course, the emperor found out about this. Dmitry Solunsky, a saint and a martyr, was thrown into prison. There he prayed and fasted for a long time. Ultimately, on the twenty-sixth of October 306, he suffered a martyrdom, not renouncing his faith. The ring soaked in his blood, for a long time healed the sick sick.
Dmitry Solunsky, a saint and a martyr for the Christian faith, after death was cast into reproach to dogs, but Christians secretly buried him. A church was built over the grave.
The relics of Dmitry Solunsky. Gaining and History
The relics of the saint were acquired one hundred years after his death. At the place of his burial began to cost a new, more magnificent temple. So his imperishable relics were found. Subsequently, many miracles happened from them, they also singled out the world.
The relics of Dmitry Solunsky were first in a silver civorium, and after a fire that happened in the 17th century, they were moved to a marble tomb. Their further fate is foggy. According to various opinions, either at the end of the 12th century, or at the beginning of the 13th century, they were taken to Italy. Where they were until 1520 is unknown. But after they were discovered in San Lorenzo in Campo, there they remained until the 20th century. They haven’t returned to Thessaloniki completely; now six particles are in Italy.
Miracles that happened with the relics and the name of the saint
The relics of Dmitry Solunsky and his name have a long “wonderful” story. Immediately upon their acquisition, they began to be myrrh-streaming (by the way, today the myrrh-streaming has stopped, although at that time it was very plentiful). After he zealously took care of his hometown. When an attack on him occurred, he defended Thessaloniki on a white horse, dressed in dazzling white robes, and also shining with fire. All this made the army of attackers flee in fear.
Once two girls from Thessaloniki were captured. They managed to escape only by the intercession of St. Dmitry. Having embroidered his face on the canvas on the orders of the barbarian king, they prayed to the saint all night for help. The next morning the girls woke up, miraculously finding themselves in their own home.
The saint many times saved the worshipers from diseases (from the plague, from stomach bleeding, from obsession). All who asked for intercession always received according to their faith.
Saint Dmitry provided assistance not only to his compatriots, but also to the Slavs who turned to him for help. Obviously, it was not by chance that he became so revered on our earth.
Memorial Day Dmitry Solunsky
Memorial Day of Dmitry Solunsky is set for October 26. And he, by the way, is of great importance for the whole of Russia. In the old days, the patriarch himself performed the service that day, and the king was sure to attend.
Now you can ask for the intercession of the saint in the battlefield or just more patience and courage. It also helps if there are problems with the eyes.
The intercession of the saint
From ancient times, this saint was revered in Russia. By purchasing the icon of Dmitry Solunsky, you protect your home from various ill-wishers. How else is Dmitry Solunsky revered? The saint has always been the protector of warriors and those who are somehow connected with this matter.
You can also say prayers in front of the icon for your country, especially if there are wars of any kind in the country.
Thessaloniki Temple in honor of the saint
The Temple of Dmitry Solunsky, as mentioned above, was first erected after his death. Then secret Christians buried him, and in this place they built a small church. After about a hundred years, a larger temple was erected on this site. Then the relics of the saint were discovered.
The large church of Dmitry Solunsky was built as a thank you from the nobleman Leonty, who got rid of paralysis. The altar part of the church was erected over the burial place of the saint, and he himself was transferred to the ciborium.
The temple has a rich history (survived various regimes of government, iconoclasm). In addition to the fire in which the precious civorium was destroyed, another one happened in the 20th century. The restoration was carried out more than one year and was completely completed by 1948.
Today, services are held in the Thessaloniki temple, and there is also a museum nearby, which anyone can visit. The relics of St. Dmitry and Anisia of Solunsky are stored in the temple. It is also listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
In Russia, there are also churches that were built in honor of St. Dmitry. They are located in different cities and not only there. Temples, which are built in honor of various saints, each monastery has. Many of them venerate Dmitry Solunsky, and therefore they erect churches in the name of the saint (for example, in the city of Skopin in the Dmitrievsky Monastery).