Demetrius

On October 26, Dimitrovden, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Demetrius the Myrrh-Streamer of Thessaloniki. According to Bulgarian folk traditions, this day marks the end of autumn and the start of winter, as reflected in an old saying: "St. George brings summer, while St.

Saint Demetrius, whom we celebrate every year on this day, October 26, the miraculous patron saint of Thessaloniki, is one of the most popular and honored saints of the Orthodox Church.

On October 26, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Demetrius and Prep. Dimitra Dorostolska. Bulgarian celebrate St. Demetrius Day or "Dimitrovden" - Димитровден.

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria, Greece and other churches observing the Gregorian calendar are celebrating Wednesday the holiday of St Demetrius.

Known as Dimitrovden in Bulgaria - meaning the Day of St Dimitar - the feast is an important church and traditional holiday.

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria, Greece and other churches observing the Gregorian calendar are celebrating Saturday the holiday of St. Demetrius.

Known as Dimitrovden in Bulgaria - meaning the Day of St. Dimitar - the feast is an important church and traditional holiday.