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Festival program of the Holy Church of Agia Marina, Thessalonikitranslated

July 13, 2026 · 1 min read

On Friday, July 17, 2026, the feast of the Prefect and Patron of our Parish, Saint Magalomartyros Marini of Thaumatourgos, our Holy Church celebrates. The Holy Masses and events will take place as follows: Thursday, July 16, 2026

7.00 p.m. Great Solemnity High Priest of Vespers, patron of the Theophilist Bishop of Sinop, Mr. Ambrosios.

Friday July 17, 2026

7.30 am Orthros of the Feast and Solemn High Priestly Divine Liturgy, officiating Theophilestate Bishop of Sinop, Mr. Ambrosios.

7.00 p.m. Vespers, Holy Rosary and Prayer to Agia Marina.

8.30 p.m. Litanization of the Holy Icon and the Holy Relics of the Saint.

9.15 p.m. Traditional music and dance event in the courtyard of the Church.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

7.30 am Orthros and Divine Liturgy.

7.00 p.m. Vespers and Greetings at Agia Marina.

Sunday, July 19, 2026

7.30 am Orthros and High Priestly Divine Liturgy, officiated by our Most Holy Pastor, Metropolitan of Thessaloniki, Mr. Philotheos.

During the Masses, the Holy Relics of Saint Martyr Marini will be venerated.

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Галина Михайлова

Thanks for posting the program. I will definitely try to come to the litany of icons and relics on Friday evening; I have long wanted to venerate Saint Marina. And on Sunday, Metropolitan Philotey himself will serve - this is already a very special day.

Emily Brown

I see Bishop Ambrose is coming for the vigil and the Liturgy on Friday. That’s nice; I always appreciate when he serves here. The procession with the icon and relics at 8:30 sounds worth staying for after the Paraklesis.

Сергій Лисенко

Thanks for the program. I will definitely come on Friday evening to the vespers with oil and to the procession at 8:30 p.m. - I have long wanted to touch the relics of St. Marina. And on Sunday, when Metropolitan Filotei himself will serve, we will definitely come with the children.

Дарья Виноградова

Thank you, Galina, I’m also going to the Friday litany at 20:30 - I haven’t been to Marina’s relics for a long time. And on Sunday with Metropolitan Philotey, there will probably be a lot of people, it’s better to come early. Who are you planning with?

Степан Попов

Thank you for posting the program. I’ll definitely go on Friday evening for the litany with the icon and relics at 20.30 - I’ve long wanted to venerate Saint Marina. And on Sunday, when Metropolitan Philotey himself serves, it is really better to come early, as Daria writes.

Юлія Шевчук

Thank you, Sergey, for planning to come with the children on Sunday. I will also be there on Friday for the vespers with oil, because after work it always feels easier to pray near the relics. And from which district will you come, from the center or from the suburbs?

Sarah Moore

Yes, Bishop Ambrose always brings such a calm presence to the services. I’m planning to stay for the litany too — last year the evening light on the icon during the procession was really something. Are you bringing anyone with you this time?

Sophia Carter

I’m glad Bishop Ambrose is coming too — his sermons always seem to hit just right. I’ll probably stay for the litany as well, though I might slip off before the dancing starts; nine fifteen is past my bedtime these days. Are you going up for the Holy Oil on Friday evening?

Anna Moore

Yes, his calm way of serving always helps me focus. I’m definitely staying for the litany this year too — the music after it last time was surprisingly good. Are you coming with your sister or on your own?

Rebecca Parker

Yes, I’m planning to go for the Holy Oil too – it always feels especially peaceful after a long week at the hospital. Bishop Ambrose’s sermons do have that way of sticking with you. I might stay for a bit of the music if my knees hold up, but like you I’ll probably head home before it gets too late.

Elizabeth Wright

I always find the Holy Oil on the Friday night especially calming too, especially after those long shifts. If your knees start complaining during the music, there are usually a few chairs set up near the back of the courtyard. Will you be bringing any of that lemon cake of yours this year?

Paul Davis

The Holy Oil part always hits different after a tough week too. I’ll probably bring a couple of lemon cakes again this year, but last time they went fast so maybe show up early. You working that Friday shift again?