The memory of Saint Demetrius the Great Martyr in Alexandriatranslated

With the blessing of His Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa Mr. Theodore II, was held on Monday, October 26, 2026, a High Priestly Divine Liturgy in the Holy Community Church of Agios Georgios Kaniskerios of Alexandria, pre-eminent of the Theophilest Bishop Mareotis Mr. Damascenes, Patriarchal Commissioner of Alexandria, on the holy memory of the Holy Glorious Great Martyr Demetrius of Myroblytou, which is honored every year with special reverence in this historic Church of the Greek Community. The High Priestly Divine Liturgy was attended by the Consul General of Greece in Alexandria, Mr. Vassilis Zarpalis, the Honorable President of the Greek Community of Alexandria, Mr. Andreas Vafiadis, teachers of the Greek Schools of the city, members of the Greek parish and pious believers, who came to honor the memory of Saint Demetrius.

After the end of the Divine Liturgy, the traditional procession of the Holy Icon of Saint Demetrius took place, in an atmosphere of rapture and spiritual excitement.

In his eulogy, the Most Reverend Bishop Mareotis referred to his unwavering faith, martyrdom and bravery...