Saint Nicholas is a favorite of sailors, fishermen, ships and sailing. As such he has become over time the patron saint of several cities maintaining harbours. In centuries of Greek folklore, Nicholas was seen as "The Lord of the Sea", often described by modern Greek scholars as a kind of Christianized version of Poseidon. In modern Greece, he is still easily among the most recognizable saints and 6 December finds many cities celebrating their patron saint. He is also the patron saint of all of Greece and particularly of the Hellenic Navy. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Saint Nicholas's memory is celebrated
Culture of Upper Reka next celebration to follow was "Shnkrysh" ("Lartësimi i Kryqit" or "Ngritja e Kryqit" and "Ngadhënjimi i Kryqit të Shenjtë") or Feast of the Cross that falls six weeks before the Day of "Shmitr" ("Shën Dhimitër/Mitër") or St. Demetrius. It is known as a day of rest with similar customs to "Shingjergj" occurring, along with "hallva" being consumed. St. Demetrius is the village patron saint of Volkovija and Nistrovo, while St. Michael of Krakornica village. Other holidays celebrated are the Day of "Shnkol" ("Shën Nikolla/Koll") or St. Nicholas and "Blagavesht" ("Ungjillëzimi i Hyjlindëses Mari/Mëri") or the Annunciation which was also known