Celebration of Saint Demetrius – In Thymaria and Lyra, Anthimos of Alexandroupolistranslated

The memory of the Holy Great Martyr Dimitrios of Myroblytos was celebrated with splendor again this year in our acritic region. In our Metropolis, the parishes of Dikella, Iana, Doriskos, Peplos, Thymaria and Lyra celebrated. On the evening of the eve of the feast, on Sunday October 25, 2026, our Metropolitan, Mr. Anthimos officiated at the Solemn Vespers with baked goods in the celebrating parish of Thymaria. The attendance of the faithful was large, among them the Mayor of Soufli, Mr. Panagiotis Kalakikos, as well as representatives of the local military, police and self-governing authorities. Our Reverend Metropolitan addressed the congregation in a timely manner and wished a happy birthday to all those celebrating their name day.

On the day of the feast, Monday October 26, 2026, our Metropolitan officiated at the orthros and presided over the High Priestly Divine Liturgy at the celebratory Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios in the settlement of Lyra Soufliou. On the part of the officials, the member of parliament of Evros, Mr. Anastasios Dimoshakis and the celebrating deputy mayor of Soufli, Mr. Dimitris Darousis, and representatives of the military authorities of the region participated in the procession...