Saint Demetrios
Greece
Saint Demetrios: The History of Thessaloniki’s Beloved Patron Saint
Saint Demetrios (or Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki is one of the most popular Christian saints not only in Greece but across the Orthodox Christian world, with millions of people bearing his name, in all of its many beautiful variations.
Saint Demetrios...
Greek church
Thessaloniki Celebrates Patron Saint Demetrios on His Feast Day
Hundreds of people gathered on Tuesday at Thessaloniki's fifth-century Church of Saint Demetrios, on the annual feast day of the patron saint of the city.
This day also marks the liberation of the venerable Greek city by the Greek Army...
Greece
Thessaloniki Celebrates Liberation Day; President, PM Among Attendees
With a glorious doxology at the church of Saint Demetrios, Thessaloniki celebrated its 107th anniversary since the city's liberation from the Ottoman Turks and the feast day of her patron Saint, Demetrios.
The liturgy was attended by the President of...
Diplomacy
Italian President to Attend Thessaloniki 'Oxi Day' Parade
A series of festive events commemorating Saint Demetrios, Thessaloniki’s patron saint, the city's liberation from Ottoman rule, and the October 28 national holiday of "Oxi Day," will commence on Friday in Macedonia's capital
Italian President Sergio Mattarella along with the...