The Orthodox Christians look today at the image of St. Demetrius (Sveti Dimitar in Bulgarian) with faith in his heavenly intercession. On October 26, the Orthodox Church honors the great Christian martyr born in Thessaloniki. The name of Saint..
On October 26, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki who perished for the Christian faith in the early 4 th century. In Bulgaria’s folklore calendar the Day of Saint Demetrius, also known as Dimitrovden, is considered..
In Bulgarian tradition Dimitrovden , the day of St, Demetrius, is one of the best-loved feast days. Eastern Orthodoxy commemorates St. Demetrius on 26 October. The traditional feast day Dimitrovden , a day connected with the change of season,..
The feast of Saint Demetrius known in Bulgaria as Dimitrovden is a great Christian holiday. On this day we honor the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius born in Thessaloniki in the 3 rd century, the son of a mayor, a devout..
On 26 October the East Orthodox Church commemorates St. Demetrius the Myrrh-flowing who perished for the Christian faith. He was born in 3 c. AD in Thessaloniki and is also known as St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki. For centuries his feast has..
