The Saint of the day April 9 is Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, which name day is celebrated and other saints who are celebrated on this date.

Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica

He was a 4th century martyr who died around 306, revered by the Catholic and Orthodox Church.

Its anniversary is April 9 for the Catholic Church and October 26 for the Orthodox Church.

The iconography of the martyr has undergone various changes over time, the best known represents him as a brave soldier on horseback, but the first representations on mosaics depict him with civilian clothes or with long robes adorned with crosses.

This iconographic transformation has taken place over the centuries and is linked, in addition to its historical assets, to the influence that the Byzantine Empire exercised in the West.

Saint Demetrius is the patron of Thessaloniki, Greece, the city where his relics are kept.

Other saints and celebrations of April 9

• Sant’Acacio di Amida

Bishop

• Blessed Antonio Pavoni

Martyr, Dominican

• Santa Casilda of Toledo

Virgin



• Blessed Catherine Celestina (Katarzyna Celestyna) Faron

Virgin and martyr

• Sant'Edesio

Martyr

Recommended readings
• April 25: saint of the day, name day
• April 30: saint of the day, name day
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• April 6: saint of the day, name day
• April 23: saint of the day, name day
• Saint Eupsichio of Caesarea di Cappadocia

Martyr

• San Gaucherio of Aureil

Priest

• San Liborio

Bishop of Le Mans

• San Massimo

Bishop

• Blessed Thomas of Tolentino

Franciscan missionary

• Blessed Ubaldo from Borgo San Sepolcro (Ubaldo Adimari)

Friar Servita

• Saint Ugo of Rouen

Bishop

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