On Sunday, 8th of November 2026, on the feast of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki (Mitrōvdan), the Divine Hierarchical Liturgy was solemnly celebrated at the Church of the Holy Prince Lazar in Birmingham.
The Divine Hierarchical Liturgy was presided over by His Grace Bishop Nektarije of London, Great Britain and Ireland, concelebrating with the parish priest and rector of the church, the Very Reverend Protopresbyter-Stavrophor Nenad Popović, and a guest priest from the Russian Orthodox Church, Father Sergius.
The liturgical gathering was filled with the joy of prayer and spiritual solemnity. Adding particular beauty to the service were the Byzantine Choir and the choir of the Church of the Holy Prince Lazar, whose harmonious chanting offered prayers to the Lord and contributed to the magnificent festive atmosphere.
The faithful gathered for this blessed occasion had the joy of participating in the Divine Liturgy and prayerfully commemorating the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius, a great witness to Christ, whose unwavering faith, courage and steadfast devotion to the Lord continue to inspire us to persevere on the path of salvation.
Following the Divine Liturgy, His Grace Bishop Nektarije blessed and cut the slava cakes of those faithful who honour the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius as their heavenly protector and patron saint of their families, offering prayers and heartfelt wishes for their health, peace, love and every blessing from God.
This blessed liturgical gathering once again bore witness to the living faith and spiritual unity of the Orthodox faithful gathered around their Church in Birmingham.
May the prayers of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki be a source of help and blessing to us all, to our families and to the entire Orthodox community.
Many blessed and peaceful years!
