Saint Demetrios

Greece Ohi Day commemorations and Karamanlis's critique

9 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Greece: Commemorations planned for October 28 National Anniversary

Greece prepared for and subsequently commemorated the October 28 national holiday, known as ‘Ohi Day’, which marks the 1940 refusal of Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas to accept an ultimatum from Benito Mussolini’s fascist

Orthodox celebrations of Saint Demetrius

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Latest: Saint Demetrios celebrated across Orthodox Christian communities

Orthodox Christian traditions are being observed across various Balkan regions to honor Saint Demetrius. In Greece, the Psychosabbato of Saint Demetrius involves memorial rites and the offering of kollyva to commemorate

Panagia Soumela icon visit to Rethymno

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Panagia Soumeliota icon arrives in Rethymno, Crete

The icon of Panagia Soumela, a religious relic of Pontic Greek heritage, is scheduled for a six-day visit to Rethymno from October 24 to October 29. The Holy Metropolis of Rethymno and Avlopotamos organized a program inc

Orthodox Church religious commemorations

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Latest: Saint Demetrios: Religious celebrations in Greece

In late September and throughout October, the Orthodox Church observes a continuous series of religious commemorations. Following the late September observances of Saint John of Vrachori, Prophet Jonah, Saint Phocas, and

Thessaloniki school schedule and nationwide strikes

5 clusters · 146 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Patras Mayor supports student and worker protests

Schools in Thessaloniki are set to follow a modified schedule from October 23 to October 28, 2026, due to local and national commemorations. During this period, students will participate in mandatory events honoring the

Saint Demetrios religious celebrations in Greece

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Religious celebrations for Dimitria 2026 begin in Greece

Religious celebrations and liturgical events honoring Saint Demetrios are taking place across various regions in Greece. In Katochori, the Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania organized festivities to mark the 200th anni

Saint Demetrios commemorations in Thessaloniki

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Latest: Thessaloniki receives Panagia Chozoviotissa icon from Amorgos

The Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki initiated the commemorations with a thematic tour series titled ‘An Exhibit Tells a Story’, utilizing icons, coins, and seals to highlight the life of Saint Demetrios. For