The Feast of the Ecumenical Exaltation of the Holy Cross at the Hermitage of the same name in Mapso, Corinthiatranslated

With ecclesiastical splendor and the participation of a multitude of pious pilgrims, during the two days of September 13 and 14, 2026, the Sacred Women's Sanctuary "The Holy Cross" of Mapso Corinthia celebrated the great Despotic feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Holy and Life-giving Cross. On the afternoon of Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Corinth Mr. Pavlos officiated at the Great Solemn Vespers, flanked by Priests of the Holy Metropolis and other Metropolitans.

The divine word was preached by the Preacher of the Holy Metropolis of Corinth, Panos. Chief Fr Anthimos Papalexopoulos, who developed the soteriological and spiritual message of the Holy Cross.

On the day of the feast, Monday, September 14, 2026, the Reverend Pastor of Corinth, Mr. Pavlos, performed the solemn Orthros, during which the ceremony of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross took place, and then presided over the High Priestly Divine Liturgy.

The hymns of the great Despotic holiday were enthusiastically performed by the dances of the Holy Hesychastiriou.

Before the dismissal, His Holiness addressed fatherly words to the Venerable Professor Gerontissa Hilaria, the nun about her...