I. Episcopate of Chora: Sunday after the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin in the I. Church of Panagia Soumelatranslated

The Sunday after the great feast of the Dormition of the Virgin was celebrated with special splendor and spiritual joy in the Holy Church of Panagia Sumela in East Keilor, in the Holy Episcopate of Chora. The Divine Liturgy was presided over by the Most Holy Bishop of Chora, Mr. Eumenios, flanked by the holy clergy and with the participation of a large number of believers.

His Holiness conveyed to everyone the paternal love, wishes and blessings of the Most Reverend Archbishop of Australia Mr. Makarios.

In his sermon, Theophilus referred to the gospel passage of the unmerciful servant and the words of the Apostle Paul, connecting their messages with the feast of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Philistine emphasized that man often easily remembers what others owe him, but forgets what he himself has received from God: His mercy, forgiveness, love and innumerable favors. Also referring to the Apostle Paul, he underlined that the true freedom of the Christian is not always found in asserting every right, but also in the power to give up something for the sake of Christ, peace and love.

Connecting these thoughts with the Sleep of...