Maria Menounos’ pilgrimage to the Church of Panagia in Tinos

Maria Menounos’ close relationship with faith has been well known and openly expressed for many years. Not only does she frequently visit the Monastery of Saint Nectarios in Aegina, but it was also there that she had her daughter, Athena, baptized.

In a post she shared on Instagram from a pilgrimage she made to the Church of Panagia Evangelistria in Tinos with her daughter, she wrote: “ Some of the most sacred moments of my life have been lived in Greece.”

“ I truly believe in his miracles (referring to Saint Nectarios), and I’ve witnessed them throughout my own journey. (If you haven’t seen ‘Man of God’, I highly recommend it. It’s a beautiful way to learn about his incredible life!). But this year, I felt called to Tinos.
 My mom named me after Panagia, and I’ve always felt her protection throughout my life. Since becoming a mother, that connection has only deepened. Every night in my prayers, I ask her to protect Athena and to guide me toward what she needs,” Maria Menounos explained regarding her decision to make the pilgrimage to Tinos.

Describing her emotions, Menounos wrote: “Walking into that church with Athena was something I’ll never forget.
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