The Feast of the Holy Prophet Helios in Thessalonikitranslated

The memory of the holy and glorious Prophet Helios was celebrated with particular splendor in Thessaloniki, focusing on the two historic parish Churches, the Byzantine Church in the Upper City and the Parish Church of Pylaia. On the eve, Sunday, July 19, the Solemn High Priestly Vespers was celebrated in the Parish Church of Agios Prophet Ilios Pylaia, which was officiated by His Eminence the Metropolitan of Chalkidos, Istiaia and the Northern Sporades, Mr. Chrysostomos, and concelebrated by the His Eminence the Metropolitan of Velestinos, Mr. Damaskinos and the Pastor, Metropolitan of Thessaloniki Mr. Philotheos.

The divine word was preached by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Chalkidos Mr. Chrysostomos. After Vespers, a pandemic litany of the Holy Icon of the Holy Prophet Helios took place.

Immediately after the end of the litany, the Pastor thanked the Reverend High Priests, who brightened up this year's celebration with their presence, and congratulated Fr. Spyridon Karataidis, president of the Ecclesiastical Council, his co-priests, Fr. Church Committees, workers, volunteers and cantors, as well as...