Saint Dimitri, Metropolitan of Rostov, was born in December 1651 in the village of Makaryovo, into a pious family. In 1662, he entered the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, where he demonstrated his talents. On July 9, 1668, he took monastic vows under the name Dimitri. Beginning in 1675, he started his preaching activities, serving as the igumen of various monasteries, and in 1684, he was called to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. In 1701, by the decree of Peter I, he was ordained as a metropolitan and appointed to the Siberian see, but soon was transferred to Rostov-Yaroslavl. He arrived at the Rostov see in 1702, where he continued to care for the unity of the Russian Orthodox Church. He died on October 28, 1709, leaving behind only books and manuscripts. His canonization took place on April 22, 1757, with the feast day established on September 21, the day of the discovery of his relics. In 1752, during the renovation of the cathedral church, his incorrupt body was discovered, leading to numerous healings. By the decree of the Synod on April 29, 1757, the saint was canonized with the establishment of celebrations on October 28 and September 21.
