High Priest Divine Liturgy in the Suburb of Eordaiatranslated

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios in the suburb of Eordaea, the High Priestly Divine Liturgy was celebrated with due solemnity, officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Floris, Prespa and Eordaea Mr. Irenaios, with the participation of the faithful of the parish. The Deputy Mayor of Eordaia, Mr. Markos Vyrlios, and the President of the Local Community of the Suburb, Mr. Evangelos Tipou, were present.

During his sermon, His Holiness first referred to the upcoming feast of St. Great Martyr Demetrius, the patron saint of the parish, pointing out that the Sunday preceding his commemoration is essentially the start of a two-day celebration. He emphasized that every Divine Liturgy is an experience of the Lord's sacrifice and a testimony of His Resurrection, a fact that is directly connected to the life and martyrdom of the Saints. Especially Saint Demetrius, with his unwavering faith and sacrifice, confesses the Risen Christ and the certainty of eternal life.

Then, he referred to the Gospel passage of the healing of the possessed man of Gadarene, presenting the image of a tortured man, who lived isolated among the tombs, far from society.…