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Holy Great Martyr Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessaloniki. Saint Demetrius was a Greek Christian martyr of the early 4th century, and one of the class of warrior saints, who were soldiers who served faithfully in the military but stood up for their Christian faith when necessary. He is usually depicted wearing the armour of a Roman soldier, astride a red horse, and defeating with his spear the soldier/gladiator Lyaeus (Leo), who is dressed in Turkish clothing (it fell to Saint Nestor, Martyr of Thessaloniki to actually bring Lyaeus to his death). Saint Demetrius is often paired with the more well-known Holy Martyr Saint George of Lydda, also a patron of soldiers.
A beautifully painted icon. 5¾"x7¾", Russia. 1 only.
