# Saint Demetrios religious celebrations in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saint-demetrios-religious-celebrations-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-10-18T18:38:35.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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 anniversary of the exit of the garrison of the Free Besieged and the feast day of Saint Demetrios. The program included the reception of the Holy Relics of Saint Nicholas of Metsovo and various services, such as Vespers and Divine Liturgy.

Simultaneously, the ‘Dimitria 2026’ celebrations commenced in other areas. In Athens, the Holy Hand of Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki was transported to the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios in Ampelokipoi for veneration. In Crete, celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the ‘Dimitria’ institution were held at the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios, featuring a Divine Liturgy presided over by Metropolitan Prodromos of Rethymno and Avlopotamos.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Religious celebrations for Dimitria 2026 begin in Greece

Religious festivities for ‘Dimitria 2026’ have begun in Greece, featuring the arrival of Saint Demetrios’s Holy Hand in Athens and major commemorative services in Crete.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-celebrations-for-dimitria-2026-begin-in-greece

### 2026-10-16: Katochori to host religious celebrations for Saint Demetrios

The Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania will host religious celebrations in Katochori from October 22–26, 2026, honoring Saint Demetrios and the 200th anniversary of the Free Besieged garrison's exit.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/katochori-to-host-religious-celebrations-for-saint-demetrios

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