02152cam a22003133u 4500 31401 UtSlPG 20260610133721.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG el iso639-1 PA Rodokanakes, Platon, 1883-1919 Ο Άγιος Δημήτριος: Μυστήριον εις πράξεις 3 Saint Dimitrios: Mystery in three acts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-02-25 Produced by Sophia Canoni "Ο Άγιος Δημήτριος: Μυστήριον εις πράξεις 3" by Platon Rodokanakes is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. Set in Thessaloniki during the early 4th century, the play explores themes of faith, political turmoil, and moral integrity through the experiences of the main character, Saint Demetrius, amidst the Roman Empire's conflicts against Christianity. The opening of the play introduces us to a vibrant scene in Thessaloniki, where a triumphant Caesar Galerius enters amidst acclamations from the crowd following his military victories. As he engages in a dialogue with his attendants, concerns about the rising influence of Christians become apparent. The setting quickly shifts focus to Saint Demetrius, who boldly professes his faith in the presence of Galerius, creating tension as Galerius reacts with disbelief and anger. The scene sets the stage for a clash of ideologies between the steadfast belief of Demetrius and the political machinations of Galerius, hinting at the impending conflict and the profound challenges faced by those who adhere to their beliefs against overwhelming opposition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31401 72247 72247