Archbishop Elpidophoros

Metropolitan Nicholas

 

His Eminence, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, will consecrate St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Saginaw on October 25-26 of 2024. This is a momentous occasion in the life of our community, and we invite and encourage all of our parishioners (past, present, and future!) to join us in this great and holy occasion.

To learn more about the consecration of a Church, click the links below:

About the Consecration of a Church

About the Holy Relics

Service Texts

How to Participate in our Consecration

 

Itinerary for the Consecration

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH - 6:00 PM

Arrival of the Bishops • Receiving of the Relics • Great Vespers of the Consecration Philoptochos Reception
Talk by Dr. David Nichols on the History of St. Demetrios

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH - 8:30 AM

Orthros • Service of the Consecration • Divine Liturgy
Coffee & Snacks (hosted by the Parish Council)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH - 5:00 PM

Consecration Banquet

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH - 8:30 AM

Orthros • Divine Liturgy
Expanded Coffee Hour (hosted by Philoptochos)