The Orthodox Church on 26th of October honours the memory of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki. According to legends, St. Demetrius is the patron saint...
The Orthodox Church on 26th of October honours the memory of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki. According to legends, St. Demetrius is the patron saint of winter and cold and is St. George's elder brother. From this day on, people wait for the winter and the first snow.
It is believed that on the night of St. Demetrius, the sky "opens" and that buried golden coins glitter with a blue blaze. The day is a professional holiday of builders.
It is known as Dimitrovden and is the name day of people with the name of Dimitar.