Nafpaktos celebrated the memory of Saint Demetrius, the Patron Sainttranslated

The Patron of the city of Nafpaktos, Saint Great Martyr Dimitrios, the Myroblytis, was celebrated with splendor. The feast of the Saint is accompanied by a public holiday for the city, as well as the traditional trade fair. On the eve of the feast, Sunday October 25, 2026, the solemn High Priestly Vespers was held, presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nafpaktos and Saint Vlasios, Mr. Ierotheos, with the participation of many priests of the Diocese and a large number of pilgrims. His Holiness, in his sermon, initially referred to the special historical importance of the Holy Metropolitan Church of Agios Dimitrios, pointing out that it was the first Holy Church created after the liberation of Nafpaktos from the Ottomans in 1829. For this reason, the first Governor of Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias, donated the bells of the Church, which are still ringing today. they knock and call the faithful.

Then, he spoke about the gifts that Saint Demetrius had, physically, mentally and spiritually. He was young, strong, had authority, had courage, and was a good Christian. However, another gift was added that the saints have, the gift of "after rejoicing" for Christ.