Solemn Vespers of Saint Demetrius in Plaka B...translated

On Sunday October 25, the eve of the feast of the Holy Glorious Great Martyr Demetrius of Myrovlytos, Rev. Our Metropolitan Mr. Andreas went to the celebratory Holy Church of the same name in the parish of Plaka Ano Viannos, where he officiated at the celebratory vespers and blessed the offered breads. In his speech, he referred to the martyrdom of Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of the City of Thessaloniki, while he wished the congregation, the celebrants, that the joy of Saint Demetrius be abundant in their lives. Finally, he performed trisago to the blessed: Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Sir Dimitrios, to the Metropolitan of Petra Sir Dimitrios and to the Metropolitan of Metra and Athyron Sir Dimitrios. Among others, the Member of Parliament Mr. Frangiskos Parasyris and the Mayor of Viannos Mr. Pavlos Baritakis were present.