Pandemic reception of the Holy Chara of Agios Panteleimonos in Kalamariatranslated

In an atmosphere of euphoric joy and blessing and with the widespread participation of the people, the official Reception of the fragrant and miraculous honor of the Holy Glorious Great Martyr Panteleimon of Iamatikos took place on Friday, October 2, 2026, from the historic Holy Monastery of Panagia Panachrantos of Andros to the Sanctuary of Agios Panteleimonos in Kalamaria. The Holy Kara, a precious spiritual treasure kept for centuries in the historic Castle Monastery of Andros, was welcomed by the head of the Holy Clergy and the people, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nea Krini & Kalamaria, Mr. Iustinos, in the propylaea of ​​the Holy Church.

The graceful Venerable Cara was martyred in Kalamaria by Archimandrite Father Philaretos, representing the highly respected Professor of the Holy Monastery of Panahrantos, Archimandrite Father Evdokimos, following the regular permission and blessing of the Reverend Metropolitan of Syros, Tinos, Andros, Kea, Milos, Delos and Mykonos, Mr. Dorotheos B.

After the end of the solemn Doxology, the Head of the Holy Church, Protopresbyter Fr. Theodoros Tsambatzidis, delivered a heartfelt speech, expressing the gratitude, great joy and emotion of the Parish for this great blessing.

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