The feast of Saint Demetrius the Great Martyr at the Patriarchate of Jerusalemtranslated

According to the order of the Zionist Church, the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius was honored in the Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The focus of the celebrations was the chapel which is honored in the name of the Saint and is located at the south-west end of the central monastery of the Holy Sepulcher Brotherhood. The celebration was presided over by the Metropolitan of Hellenoupolis, Mr. Joakim.

The announcement of the Chief Secretariat in detail:

On Sunday, October 26/November 8, 2026, the Patriarchate celebrated the feast of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Myrovlitos.

On this day, the Church commemorates the life, state and martyrdom of Saint Demetrius. The Church remembers that Saint Demetrius came from Thessalonica, he was the son of pious parents, where he was taught the holy scriptures and served as a teacher of the faith in the Church of Thessalonica.

Becoming known, when Maximian came to Thessaloniki, around 303, he confessed Christ, was arrested and kept as a prisoner in prison. After the games were held in the stadium of Thessalonica, they were fought under the name of Lyaeus, who was boasted and praised for his prowess, under the name of Christian...