Meeting of the leadership of OM.S.I.E. with the Professor of I.M.M. Vatopediou Elder Ephraimtranslated

With particular splendor and in a climate of deep darkness, the holy vigil was held in the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios of the homonymous Municipality of Agios Dimitrios Attica, pre-eminent of the Professor of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, Panosiology Hieromonk Elder Ephraim, where crowds of believers came to receive his blessing. Elder Ephraim's spiritual speech on the subject of St. John of Constantine, the parish nobleman who followed with the answers to spiritual questions, as well as the solemn holy vigil, were part of the "DIMITRIA" festive events. It is a renowned institution of more than 30 years, which is a spiritual beacon and is the fruit of the diligent and tireless spiritual effort of the Head of the Holy Church, Reverend Protopresbyter Fr. Matthaios Halaris.

During the holy service, those present had the highest honor to enjoy the Greek Byzantine Choir, under the excellent direction and leadership of the General Secretary of the Federation, Mr. Giorgos Konstantinou.

The choir performed the hymns in an exemplary manner, conveying the genuine church ethos and the sanctity of the patron chant...