Demetrius of Sirmium
Saint Demetrius of Sirmium (around 270, Sirmium, Roman Empire–9 April, 304 Sirmium, Roman Empire) was a Roman deacon and martyr of the early 4th century.
Saint Demetrius of Sirmium | |
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Statue depicting Saint Demetrius from early 20th century, before revival of his cult as deacon | |
| Born | 270 Sirmium, Roman Empire |
| Died | 9th April, 304 Sirmium, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | |
| Major shrine | Cathedral Basilica of St. Demetrius, Sremska Mitrovica |
| Feast | 9th April (martyrdom) & 26th October |
| Attributes | depicted wearing the deacons dalmatic or roman toga, usually carrying a palm branch or crucifix, sometimes portrayed with scorpion next to him |
| Patronage | Sremska Mitrovica, Diocese of Syrmia; Crusades; Deacons; Persecuted; Pannonia; University of Zadar; |
He is often confused with the Greek saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki who lived in the same period.
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