The Feast of the Great Grand Marshals in the Holy Metropolis of Dimitriastranslated

With due splendor was celebrated the Synagogue of the Supreme Brigadier Generals Michael and Gabriel in the Holy Metropolis of Demetrias and Almyros. The Great Solemn Vespers was officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Dimitrias and Almyros, Mr. Ignatios, in the Holy Monastery of Taxiarchon Pelion, in the presence of the Vice-Regional Governor of Magnesia and Sporades, Ms. Anna Maria Papadimitriou, representatives of the Military and Political Authorities and a large number of believers. The Divine Word was preached by Archimandrite Amfilochios Milotos, Secretary of the Holy Metropolis, while at the end of the Mass, after thanking everyone for their presence, His Holiness referred to the special spiritual contribution of the Holy Monastery and monasticism in general to the local Church, pointing out that: "This Monastery, along with the other twenty or so Monasteries of our local Church, are the living soul that survives in it all. They are our patrons who pray for us all." Afterwards, Rev.

Ignatius wished that the Holy Angels would always convey the joyous message of the Resurrection and strengthen the faithful in the trials of life, stressing: "I wish that the Angels will always be Angels of joy for everyone, to...