Crowds of people at the Litany of Saint Demetrius in the streets of Thessaloniki (PHOTO)translated

With the participation of a multitude of High Priests, priests and a multitude of believers, the litany of the holy respects of its patron saint, Saint Demetrius of Myrovlytis, took place in Thessaloniki, as part of the festive events in his honor.

Thessaloniki | Photo report: Raphael Georgiadis, ope.gr

In an atmosphere of deep joy and emotion, the streets of the city were filled with believers, who came to honor the patron of Thessaloniki and participate in one of the highlights of his celebration.

The holy relics of Saint Demetrius and his holy icon were placed in the litanic procession, while a special place in this year's celebration was the holy icon of Panagia Hozoviotissa, which is in Thessaloniki to celebrate with Myroblytis Agios.

A multitude of High Priests, who earlier participated in the multi-priestly Mass at the Holy Pilgrimage Church of Agios Dimitrios, took part in the litany flanked by priests and deacons, lending a special ecclesiastical splendor to the procession.

At the same time, a large number of people flooded the streets through which the litany passed, with the faithful accompanying with reverence the holy respects, expressing the...