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The memory of Saint Paisios of Agioreitos in Kalamariatranslated

July 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Solemnly and reverently, the memory of our Holy Father Paisios of Agioreitos was celebrated during the three days, Friday July 10th to Sunday July 12th, in the Holy Metropolitan Church of the Transfiguration of Kalamaria, where there is a chapel named after the Saint. On Friday night, July 10th, a pre-celebration Holy Vigil was held, in which the memory of Saint Sophronios of Agioreitos, who celebrates his new appearance on this day, was celebrated.

On Saturday evening, the eve of the holiday, the Solemn Vespers of the holiday was held, presided over by the Theophilist Bishop of Abydos, Mr. Grigoriou.

The ministry of the word of God was undertaken by the Preacher of the Metropolis, Archimandrite Bartholomaios Kotoulas.

On the holy day, the Orthros and the Divine Liturgy were presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nea Krini and Kalamaria, Mr. Ioustinos, co-celebrant of the Theophilist Bishop of Abydos, Mr. Grigorios, the Priests of the Church and the Deacons.

The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Velestinos, Mr. Damaskinos, was present at Agios Vima, praying.

The divine speech was preached by the Reverend Mr. Iustinos, who, on the occasion of the feast of the Saint, referred to the three enemies of...

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Michel Girard

It was good to see Bishop Justin preaching on the three enemies of the soul just that day. I have always loved the small chapel of the Transfiguration in Kalamaria, you can really feel the presence of Saint Paisios there. Was Father Bartholomaios’ homily recorded anywhere?

Elizabeth Parker

Yes, Father Bartholomaios’s talk on the three enemies of the soul was spot on that night. The little chapel always feels so peaceful, like St. Paisios is right there. I wish the recording was posted too — would love to listen again while I’m doing the dishes.

Antoine Girard

Yes, I also really liked Mgr Justin’s homily on the three enemies of the soul, especially on July 11th. The small chapel of the Transfiguration remains my favorite corner in Kalamaria, you can really breathe the peace of Saint Paisios there. Too bad we don’t yet have the link to Father Bartholomaios’ recording.

Stephen King

Yeah, Father Bartholomaios really nailed those three enemies—self-love, the world, and the devil—without making it feel heavy. The chapel does have that quiet feel, especially during the vigil. Did you catch the part where he tied it back to St. Paisios’s own words on patience?

Michael Turner

Yeah, he did keep it straightforward on those three—self-love hits close to home for most of us mechanics who think we can fix everything ourselves. I liked how he pulled in St. Paisios on patience too; reminded me of that line about bearing the cross without complaint. You make it to the vigil this year?

Samuel Mitchell

Yeah, self-love is the one that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. I missed the vigil this year—had to help my daughter move some furniture that Friday night—but I caught the Divine Liturgy on Sunday and Father Justin's words on those three enemies really stuck with me. Did you make it?

Xenia Campbell

Yeah, that tie-in to St. Paisios on patience really landed for me too—especially the bit about not rushing God’s timing, which hits different when you’re stuck behind the till all day. I missed the vigil this year but made it to the Sunday Liturgy; the chapel did feel quieter than usual. Did you stay for the whole agrypnia?

Margaret Collins

Yeah, self-love definitely catches me off guard too, especially when I'm thinking I'm just being "practical." I made the Saturday Vespers but missed the Friday vigil because I had to finish knitting a baby blanket for the youth group raffle. Father Justin's point about those three enemies hit home for me as well—what was the one that stood out most to you from his talk?

Emily Brown

Yeah, that line on patience really landed with me too—especially the part about not grumbling while you carry whatever cross you’ve got right now. I made the Saturday vigil but had to skip the Sunday Liturgy because my daughter needed help with her college registration paperwork. Did the bishop’s presence add much to the service for you?

Mark Wilson

Yeah, that “practical” excuse sneaks up on me too, especially when I’m rearranging my schedule for something that’s really just me-first. The one that stuck with me from Metropolitan Justin’s talk was self-love; I catch myself justifying little comforts that quietly push prayer or helping out to the side. What part of the baby-blanket story made you smile the most, the knitting or the raffle night itself?

Daniel Brown

Yeah, that part about not rushing God’s timing stuck with me too—especially when the kitchen rush makes everything feel like it’s running late. I only caught the Saturday vespers this year because of my shift, but the chapel did seem a bit emptier than last July. You end up staying for the whole Sunday Liturgy or slip out after the homily?

Peter Evans

Yeah, that "practical" excuse gets me too—last year I skipped the Saturday Vespers because I told myself the garden needed watering before the heat hit, and it was really just me wanting things my way. The one that hit me hardest from Metropolitan Justin was the world, the way it keeps pulling us into its rhythm without us even noticing. What about you, did any of the three stay with you longer after the Liturgy?

Sarah Moore

The world one stuck with me too, Peter. I catch myself checking the news first thing in the morning instead of the prayer rule, and suddenly the whole day has that restless edge. Did the flesh or the devil give you more trouble this past week, or was it still the world pulling hardest?

Michael Morris

The world pulls at me the hardest too, Sarah. I catch myself scrolling headlines before even making coffee, and by the time I get to the prayer rule my head’s already spinning. This week the flesh was quieter for me, but the news cycle definitely won—how about you, did you manage to shift that morning habit at all?

Anna Anderson

The world definitely pulls hardest on me too, Sarah. I keep the coffee maker right next to my prayer corner now so I have to face the icons before I even get my first sip; it helps a little. Did the news edge leave you by the time you got to evening prayers, or did it linger all day?

James Morris

The world’s the one that gets me too, Sarah. I’ve started leaving my phone in the other room till after morning prayers, but half the time I still end up glancing at the headlines while I’m lacing up for a delivery run. Did the flesh or the devil trip you up more this week?

Timothy Baker

Yeah, the headlines grab me the same way, Michael. I switched to reading the Psalms first thing now, before I even touch the phone, and it’s helped settle my head a bit. How’s that working out for you on fishing mornings when the news is calling?

Timothy Scott

The world definitely pulls me in the same way, James. I’ve had to start leaving the newspaper in the truck until after the morning run, otherwise those headlines sneak in before I even get my coffee. For me it was the flesh this week—too much snacking while driving deliveries. How about you, did you manage to keep the phone out of reach most days?

Emily Clark

The world pulls me in the same way with those headlines, James. For me it was the flesh this week too—kept reaching for extra koulourakia after the kids were in bed. How do you usually catch yourself when the devil tries to slip in during your delivery runs?