Metropolitan Demetrius's Nameday 2021

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Created on Tuesday, 09 November 2021 23:41

His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius celebrated the feast of his patron Saint at his residence, the Sacred Monastery of Saint John of San Francisco. The service was conducted with reverence and in a very festive manner. Many clergy and laypeople came to celebrate the feast at the monastery. May God grant His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius the strength and grace needed to protect the flock of Christ!

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