Demetrios the Neomartyr
New Martyr
Commemorated April 14
Demetrios the Neomartyr , also Neomartyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesos or Neomartyr Demetrios of Chios , was a martyr for Christ , who as a young teenager converted to Islam , then repented with deep remorse, became an ascetic monk upon his return to Christ, and felt compelled to return to Tripolis, and confess his faith in Christ, in the place of his acceptance of Islam. There, he was martyred by them as a turncoat from Islam. He is commemorated on April 14 .
Troparion
Thy martyr, O Lord, Demetrios, through his suffering, an incorruptible crown did obtain from Thee, our God; for, rejoicing in Thy strength, he laid low his tormentors and did beat off impotent affronts of the demons also; at his intercessions save our souls.
Kontakion
Thou hast appeared as a bright star, uninviting for the world, but a sun announcing Christ with thy rays, O martyr Demetrios; all the enchantment hast thou extinguished and grantest unto us light, supplicating incessantly for us all.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
