Apolytikion of Demetrios

All the world has you, its mighty champion, fortifying us in times of danger, and defeating our foes, O Victorious One.

For as you humbled Lyaios’ arrogance by giving courage to Nestor in the stadium, thus O holy Great Martyr Demetrios, to Christ our God pray fervently, beseeching Him to may grant us His great mercy.

Kontakion of Demetrios

God, who gave you invincible power and with care kept your city invulnerable, royally clothed the Church in purple with the streams of your blood, for you are her strength, O Demetrios.