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The "extractions" of the Holy Icon of Panagia Faneromeni in Nea Michanionatranslated

August 14, 2026 · 1 min read

On the afternoon of August 13, in the surrounding church of Panagia Faneromeni in Nea Michaniona, the "Excretions" of the holy and miraculous icon of Panagia Faneromeni were performed with enthusiasm and splendor. The Vespers and the Prayer were officiated, following the invitation of the relevant Pastor, Metropolitan of Nea Krini and Kalamaria, Mr. Ioustinos, by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Neapolis and Stavroupolis, Mr. Varnavas.

After the completion of the Vespers and the Holy Prayer, the Bishop of Eastern Thessaloniki welcomed with warm words the High Priest of the Thessaloniki Vespers, in the Palladium of Theotokos in Nea Michaniona, Thessaloniki.

Afterwards, he referred to the close spiritual ties of the visiting Hierarch with the holy Pilgrimage and the miraculous Icon of Phaneromeni, the reverence of the Thessalonians and all Macedonians towards Her, briefly, he referred to the importance of the existence of the miraculous Icon, within the bays of the local Church, characterizing Nea Michaniona as the spiritual seat of the Metropolis and thanked warmly to Saint Neapolis for accepting his invitation.

Then, the teaching of the divine word...

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Елена Новикова

Thanks for sharing. It is interesting that Vladika Barnabas is so closely associated with this icon. How often is “Βγάσματα” performed during the year, only on the Assumption or more often?

Борис Петров

It is interesting that Bishop Barnabas has such close ties with the icon. And do "Βγάσματα" do them only on Assumption or also on other holidays during the year? I did not know that Nova Mechaniona was considered the spiritual center of the metropolis.

Полина Беляева

Thank you, Elena, for asking. Vladyka Varnava has indeed been associated with this icon for a long time, ever since he served in those parts. “Βγάσματα” in the New Mechanion is carried out not only on the Assumption, but also on other days when there is a great need or at the request of believers, usually three or four times a year. Have you been to such a holiday yourself?

Тимофей Новиков

No, I haven’t been to “Βγάσματα” in New Mechanion, although I heard from friends that it is always very crowded. It is interesting that Vladyka Barnabas has maintained contact with this icon for so many years. And on what days, besides the Dormition, do they usually take out an icon at the request of people?

Полина Киселёва

No, I didn’t go to New Mechanion this year either, although I always hear that there really are a lot of people. Barnabas has really been associated with this icon for a long time; I remember when he came as a young bishop. And the removal of the icon, upon request, usually happens on the patronal feast day on August 15 and sometimes in mid-August by agreement with the abbot, as far as I know from our pilgrims.