Bearing Witness to Christ through Chastity and Patience

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Jordan / Media Center

Amman, Sunday, November 8, 2026

Scenes from the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, presided over by Archimandrite Venediktos and celebrated by the two Economoi, Theodoros and Bshara, on the occasion of the Feast of Saint Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer, at the Church of the Ascension in Khalda, in the presence of the parish community.

At the conclusion of the service, Economos Bshara spoke about how Saint Paul urged his disciple Timothy to be patient, prayerful, and steadfast in bearing witness through his spiritual life. Despite his young age, Timothy was chosen as a bishop to shepherd the members of the Church.

As for Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki, he was a soldier who loved Christ. He was imprisoned, pierced with spears, and martyred for Christ. The cathedral in Thessaloniki was built in his honor.

Saint Gregory Palamas described Saint Demetrius as one who embodied purity of body, soul and eyes, was patient, and strove to please Christ through his martyrdom.