Maroneias Panteleimon: Hope that this Christmas we will primarily decorate our soulstranslated

An invitation to all the Christ-named Crew of the Holy Metropolis of Maroneia and Komotini to actively participate in this stage of the spiritual struggles of the fortieth of Christmas which begins on November 15, addresses Metropolitan Mr. Panteleimon.  His Eminence's message in detail for the beginning of fasting:

By the grace of God, on Sunday November 15, we enter the blessed period of the Four Days of Christmas Fast, a spiritual journey of forty days, which prepares us to receive into our hearts the so-called Savior Christ, the "God Child" of Bethlehem.

Our Holy Metropolis invites all its Christ-named Crew to actively participate in this stage of spiritual struggles, but at the same time a journey of joy and anticipation. Let us purify our hearts with fasting, prayer, confession and participation in the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

Fasting is not a simple abstinence from specific foods, but it is mainly an abstinence from passions, vice and selfishness. It is an opportunity for spiritual provision through the Mystery of Holy Confession and the Eucharist.

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