Byzantine Saints: Martyrs Demetrius, his wife Euanthia, & son Demetrian, at Skepsis (11 September)

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After St. Cornelius the Centurion was baptized by the Apostle Peter, he accompanied the apostles in preaching the Gospel and was made a bishop. When Christians learned of the intense idolatry practiced at Skepsis in the region of Troas, Cornelius was chosen to evangelize the city. Demetrius, the city’s prince and prefect, was learned in Greek philosophy but passionately devoted to Apollo and Zeus. He ordered Cornelius to sacrifice to the pagan gods. Instead, the saint entered their temple, turned toward the East, and prayed. An earthquake destroyed the temple and its idols. Demetrius was enraged and imprisoned Cornelius. He then learned that his wife Euanthia and son Demetrian were trapped beneath the temple’s ruins. A pagan priest heard them calling upon Cornelius for help. When Demetrius reached the prison, he found the saint’s bonds miraculously loosed by an angel. Demetrius fell to his knees, confessed Jesus Christ, and begged Cornelius to rescue his family. Through the saint’s prayers, Euanthia and Demetrian emerged alive. Demetrius, his household, and many others received Holy Baptism. The supplied narrative concludes with Cornelius converting Skepsis, but the tradition continues: Demetrius, Euanthia, and Demetrian were later imprisoned for their new faith and starved to death, receiving the crowns of martyrdom. Orthodox Church in America Holy Martyrs Demetrius, Euanthia and Demetrian, pray to God for us! 0:00 Martyrs Demetrius, Euanthia and Demetrian 0:25 St. Cornelius is baptized by the Apostle Peter 0:33 Cornelius becomes a bishop and missionary 0:42 Idolatry at Skepsis in the region of Troas 0:49 Cornelius chosen to evangelize the city 0:56 Demetrius, pagan ruler and Greek philosopher 1:04 The prefect summons St. Cornelius 1:11 Called from darkness to the True Light 1:20 Cornelius announces the truth 1:29 Ordered to sacrifice to the idols 1:38 Cornelius enters the pagan temple 1:47 An earthquake destroys the temple of Zeus 1:55 Demetrius conspires against the missionary 2:04 St. Cornelius is bound and imprisoned 2:13 Euanthia and Demetrian trapped beneath the ruins 2:21 Their voices heard beneath the temple 2:30 Demetrius hastens to the prison 2:39 An angel releases the saint’s bonds 2:48 Demetrius confesses faith in Christ 2:55 Cornelius rescues his wife and son 3:03 The household receives Holy Baptism 3:09 Skepsis converted to Jesus Christ 3:17 The peaceful death of St. Cornelius https://www.oca.org/saints/lives #SaintOfTheDay #OrthodoxSaints #Hagiography #StCornelius #ChristianHistory #LivesOfTheSaints #OrthodoxChurch #ApostlePeter #Miracle #Skepsis #Hellespont #earlychurchfathers #Conversion #Martyrs 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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