In the Orthodox Tradition, he holds a special place because of his miracles and his direct relationship with Thessaloniki, a city where he is considered the patron saint and protector for ...
Saint Demetrios (or Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki is one of the most popular Christian saints not only in Greece but across the Orthodox Christian world, with millions of people bearing his name, in all ...
The Rotunda, built by Roman emperor Galerius in 306 AD, is the oldest of Thessaloniki’s churches and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built at the turning point between the pagan and Christian ...
While the teacher was animated and interesting, there was one big problem: He could never pronounce my name right. Every time he took role, he called out “Valeria,” rhyming with malaria ...