“This is a Creative Moment of the Church”: On the 'Paradox' and 'Marvel' of the Maryrdom of St. Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer (Great Vespers, Jamaica, NY)

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On Tuesday, October 25, the community of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Jamaica, New York, celebrated the Great Vespers of its patron saint: Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer. Hailing from Thessaloniki, the Great Martyr is known as an example of the “highest fidelity to God,” and though he was a high-ranking general in the army of the Roman Empire, when it became known that he was a Christian, it was his bravery in spiritual combat which was tested.