The martyr Sperchiada honors the Great Martyr Dimitriostranslated

The experiential and identificational relationship of the martyred city of Sperchiados with the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius was mentioned in his sermon yesterday by the Reverend Metropolitan Fthiotidos Mr. Simeon, who in the midst of torrential rain officiated at the Great Vespers in the beautiful and majestic Church of Agios Demetrius Sperchiados. Mr. Symeon was welcomed in the propylaea of ​​the Church by the Mayor of Makrakomi, Mr. Georgios Handzis, the Director of the Holy Episcopate of the Martyr City of Sperchiados, Archim. Fr. Kyrillos Paris, with fathers from the two archpriestly regions of Western Fthiotidos and of course the Head of the celebrating Church, Fr. Ioannis Karameris.

The chanters' dances were conducted by the Head of the Conservatory "German the Melody" of West Fthiotido, Professor and Protopsaltis, Mr. Anargyros Vlachos, while the Sacred Services were also attended by the Member of Parliament of Fthiotido, Mr. Ioannis Sarakiotis, in the presence of many representatives of the local government.

Mr. Simeon referred in his speech to the overcoming of fear and brought as an example Saint Demetrius, who overcame fear in the face of martyrdom and shameful death with faith in God, love for his fellow man...