Presbyter
Saint Dmitry was born on October 14, 1879, in the village of Troitskiye Borki, Ryazan Province, in the family of priest Vasily Milovidov. In 1903, he graduated from the Ryazan Theological Seminary and married Antonina; they had nine children. In 1911, he was ordained as a priest and appointed to the Trinity Church, where he served until his martyrdom in 1937.
The church was full of worshippers, and Father Dmitry served with great concentration. He was simple in his communication with the people, explained the Gospel, and was a loving father to the parishioners. Father Dmitry taught the children the Law of God and church singing, and he also used his medical talents to help the sick.
He was first arrested in 1930 and sentenced to eight years in prison, but he was released in 1933. Upon returning to his native village, the atmosphere had changed, and people began to fear coming to church. Father Dmitry, despite the threats, continued to serve, saying: 'This is my home, I must serve and pray.'
He was arrested for the second time on August 8, 1937, and sentenced to death on August 19. Priest Dmitry Milovidov was shot on August 20, 1937, and buried in an unmarked grave.
