Hierarch
Saint Demetrius, Bishop of Rostov
October 28 Old CalendarNovember 10 New Calendar
Life
A great hierarch, preacher, writer and ascetic. He was born near Kiev in 1651 and reposed at prayer in 1709. In addition to his many renowned edifying works, he became especially famous for his translation and publication of the "Lives of the Saints." He foresaw his death three days in advance and reposed at prayer. A great luminary of the Russian Church and of Orthodoxy in general. He had heavenly visions during his life; he served the Lord zealously and departed to the heavenly Kingdom.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, October 28. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on October 28
The full reading for October 28 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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