Kato Tithorea celebrates Saint Demetrius with emotiontranslated

His Eminence Metropolitan Fthiotidos Mr. Simeon dedicated his today's sermon to Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of the grieving and mourners, at the second stop of his holiday tour in the area of responsibility of the Holy Diocese of Talanti and Lokris. Mr. Simeon officiated today in Kato Tithorea, seat of the Municipality of Amfikleia - Elateia, in the Pericalli Church of Agios Dimitrios, which is ministered by the archpriest, Fr. Evangelos Tsaprounis, a regular member of the Metropolitan Council of the Holy Metropolis of Fthiotidos.

Mr. Simeon was flanked by clergy from the region, including the Director of the Holy Diocese of Talanti and Lokris, Archim. Father Dimitrios Zelianaos, while the Mayor of Amfikleia - Elateia, Mrs. Athanasia Stivakti, accompanied by officials of the local Municipality, also attended.

Mr. Simeon performed the holy memorial services of the day while with special emotion he prayed for the repose of a blessed soul, a young mother whose annual memorial service was performed.

In his speech, Mr. Simeon referred with particular emotion to the animation and strength that pained and wounded souls receive from Saint Demetrius, whose martyrdom was...