St. DemetriosOrthodox Church and Community Latest news Day Pilgrimage to Hastings Read more St. Demetrios Summer Festival Read more Patriarchal Visit to London Read more More HistoryThe fledgling community was given the name of the great 4th century martyr Demetrios (+306 AD) to be its patron and protector as a mark of respect to the recently elected Patriarch Demetrius of Constantinople (1972–1991). Read more Sacraments Baptism Wedding Confession Funerals & Memorials