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The Feast of Agios Paisios in the Holy Metropolis of Kifissiatranslated

July 12, 2026 · 1 min read

The memory of Agios Paisios of Agioreitos was celebrated with special splendor in the Metropolitan Chapel of Saints Constantine and Helen - Agios Paisios in the Plain of Oropos. On the eve of the holiday, the Great Solemn Vespers was celebrated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Kifissia Amarousiou Oropos and Mr. Kyrillos of Marathon who was accompanied by choirs of priests from the wider area of Oropos and passers-by.

In his speech, the Most Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Kyrillos, taking the occasion of the litany hymnology, referred to the life and teachings of Saint Paisios.

After the end of the celebratory evening, the litany of the image followed with the participation of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Oropos.

Finally, His Eminence Metropolitan Mr. Kyrillos addressed his paternal and festive wishes to all the faithful who celebrated the feast in order to receive the grace and blessing of Saint Paisios.

On behalf of the Administrative Committee of the Metropolitan Chapel, the Hierarchal Commissioner of Oropos - Kapandriti, Protopr Antonios Papacharalambous, expressing thanks to the Triune God for the embassies of Saint Paisios and the Holy Theostep Kings Constantine...

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Марина Волкова

I'm glad that St. Paisius's day was celebrated so well. It is especially interesting that Bishop Kirill in his sermon took as a basis the hymns from the lithium - it is always lively and to the point. And the litany with the Oropos Philharmonic must have walked beautifully across the field.

Галина Беляева

I’m glad that Bishop Kirill took the words for his sermon from the lithium - there are always the warmest troparia about Paisius. And the litany with the Oropos Philharmonic across the field in Campos probably sounded especially solemn. Thank you for such a detailed report.

Софья Комарова

I agree, the troparia from lithium are always so heartfelt, especially those about his simplicity and love for people. In our parish in Yekaterinburg, they are also often sung at all-night vigils. And the Philharmonic in the field is probably very Greek and beautiful, it’s a pity I didn’t see it.

Михаил Виноградов

I’m glad that you also noticed about lithium troparia - they are truly the most insightful. In our Voronezh parish they are also most often sung, especially the one about “Father Paisius, deserted citizen.” But litany with a brass band across the field is probably a very special sound, almost like in the old days at religious processions.

Екатерина Волкова

Yes, these lithium troparia really touch the soul, especially about the “desert citizen.” In our parish in Yaroslavl they are also sung, but without an orchestra - only voices and bells. Do you often have such religious processions with brass in Voronezh?

Георгий Павлов

I’m glad, Mikhail, that these troparia are often sung in Voronezh. In our parish in Krasnodar, we also especially love the “desert citizen”; it is always sung with soul. But with an orchestra across the field, I only saw it once at the throne room in the village, the sound is really ancient, almost like in photographs from the last century. Do you often have a litany like this with brass instruments there?

Елена Смирнова

Yes, the troparion about the “desert citizen” always evokes a special feeling for me, especially when they sing slowly. In Yekaterinburg, we have such moves with a brass band only for altar passages in large churches, and in ordinary parishes - just with a choir and an icon. In Yaroslavl, do you often sing lithium troparia at all-night vigils or only on major holidays?