Sermon on the Synaxis of All Saints of America

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By Metropolitan Demetrius of America

Created on Sunday, 11 October 2026 20:15

On the feast of the Synaxis of All Saints of America, His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius of America reflects on the saints, missionaries, ascetics, and faithful Christians who sanctified this land through prayer, sacrifice, and the carrying of their Cross.

In this sermon, Metropolitan Demetrius of America recalls the missionaries who entered these lands through Russia, Siberia, and Alaska, along with many others whose holiness may still be unknown to us. Some were missionaries, some were men and women of prayer, and some gave themselves completely in their service to the Church.

Metropolitan Demetrius warns that love for one’s land must not be confused with nationalism. Christians are called to be respectful and good citizens while remembering that their true homeland is in the age to come.

Following the Example of the Saints

Metropolitan Demetrius also recalls holy men and women whose lives were marked by missionary labor, prayer, asceticism, suffering, and remarkable events. Their example brings the message back to the Christian struggle before each of us.

We are called to pray that the Lord will help us “to pick up our cross and to follow the example of these saints,” remaining courageous in the face of temptation and firm in our purpose as we seek eternal salvation.

May the Lord grant this to us by the prayers of all the saints whose memory we celebrate.