Saint Demetrios: Feast Day, Iconography and Traditions
Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer, great martyr and protector of Thessaloniki — our own city's patron.
Who was Saint Demetrios
Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer, great martyr and protector of Thessaloniki — our own city's patron.
In Byzantine iconography
Every element in an Orthodox icon carries meaning — the colours of the garments, the position of the hands, the objects held, the gold ground that stands for uncreated light.
For example, in our Saint Demetrios on Horseback Orthodox Icon with Scenes from His Life, Serigraphy Canvas with Gold Leaf, Handmade Greek Byzantine Wall Art, you can see the traditional composition rendered in the classic Byzantine manner.
Traditions and customs
In Greece, name-day greetings ring out to every Dimitris and Dimitra today!
Many families mark the day by placing an icon in the home's prayer corner — such as this Saint Demetrios Orthodox Icon, Serigraphy Canvas with Gold Leaf, Handmade Greek Byzantine Religious Wall Art — and lighting a vigil lamp before it.
Choosing an icon as a gift
For name days and feast days, a handmade icon is the gift that outlasts every other. Sizes range from small desk icons to large wall pieces, so there is something for every home and every budget. The Saint Demetrius icon, Handmade Greek Orthodox icon of St Demetrios, Byzantine art wall hanging icon on wood plaque, religious decor (smooth) is among our most-loved pieces for this feast.
Icons for this feast
Every icon in our workshop is made by hand in Greece, in the Byzantine tradition, and shipped worldwide. If you have a question about a particular saint or size, we are always glad to help.