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The Neapolitan Barnabas in the Holy Transfiguration Monastery of Sotiros in Hortiatistranslated

August 6, 2026 · 1 min read

On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the Reverend Metropolitan of Neapolis and Stavroupolis, Mr. Barnabas, officiated at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery of Sotiros, which "oversees" the city of Thessaloniki from Mount Hortiatis, flanked by clerics of the Metropolis, while "from early morning, they flooded the Monastery" pro-monks and pro-God believers.

Protopresbyter Father Nikolaos Ludovikos clearly developed his original paternal discourse, in which he developed the connection between the Divine Incarnation and the Transfiguration. "The Transfiguration paves the way for us to conquer deification and likeness to Him," the speaker emphasized, among others.

A group of 30 young people participated in the Solemn Divine Liturgy, under the responsibility of Fr. Gregory from the Holy Metropolis of Boston. The group, within the framework of the "Cosmos - Hellenic Learning" Program, is currently being hosted by the Holy Metropolis of Neapolis and Stavroupolis, while at the same time 30 children from the Local Church are at the Camp of the Holy Metropolis of Boston enjoying the hospitality of the Reverend Mr. Methodios.

Present were the Mayor of Pylaia - Panorama and Hortiatis...

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Тодор Иванов

I am glad that Father Nikolaos Ludovikos spoke about the connection between Incarnation and Metamorphosis, I have heard this in his other speeches and he always makes it clear. And 30 guys from Boston coming here while our guys are in their camp shows that the Metropolises are keeping in touch. I hope it wasn't too hot up there in Hortiatis on Thursday.

Елена Зайцева

I’m glad that Father Nikolai Ludovicus spoke again about the connection between the Incarnation and the Transfiguration - he always makes it so clear. And the exchange of youth groups between our metropolis and Boston is a good thing; children are guests there and here. I wonder how they spend their time at camp.

Radmila Radovanović

I especially noticed how Father Nikolai Ludovicus clearly connected the Incarnation and the Transfiguration, that is always my favorite part of his sermons. And it's nice that the kids from Boston and ours from Naples switched places so nicely this summer. I am interested in whether there were any joint workshops in the monastery this time as well.

Тамара Смирнова

I’m glad that Father Nikolai Ludovicus spoke again about the connection between the Incarnation and the Transfiguration - he always makes it so clear. And the exchange of youth groups between Naples and Boston is a good thing, children are visiting both there and here. I wonder how they spend their time at camp.

Василий Комаров

I am glad that Father Nikolai Ludovicus again connected the Incarnation and Transfiguration - with him it is always to the point and without unnecessary words. I wonder how our 30 guys from Naples settled down in the Boston camp; they probably already go fishing in the evenings. But Vladyka Varnava conducted the service well; it is clear that the people had gathered since the night.

Ivana Kostić

Yes, that's the most beautiful thing about father Nikolaj - how he always combines the Incarnation and the Transfiguration in a simple, paternal way. The exchange of kids from Boston and ours from Naples is a really nice thing this summer. Did you hear if they did a joint workshop in the monastery again this year, like last time?

Наталья Макарова

Father Nikolai is always like this - short and to the point, without water. And our 30 guys from Naples have probably already picked up their Greek skills in Boston, since the Cosmos program is ongoing. I wonder if Vladyka Methodius also arranged a fishing trip for them or if he took them more to museums?

Николай Костов

I'm glad you listened too. Nikolay Ludovicus on this topic - he really always presents it clearly, without unnecessary words. The exchange between Neapolis and Boston with these 30 youths and the children in the camp is a good example that it is not only on paper. And about the heat of Hortiatis on Thursday – yes, it was hot, but after the service the wind from the mountain cooled us down a bit, thank God.

Георгий Киселёв

Yes, with Father Nikolai everything is always to the point and without unnecessary words. It’s interesting that our 30 guys are now in Boston - maybe they also bake bread there in the camp, as I show my grandchildren? How do you think such exchanges help them maintain their faith?

Bojana Lukić

Yes, I also like Father Nikolaj that he reduces everything to what is really lived, without big words. That exchange of children is really nice, my boys were in Boston last year and they still talk about the camp games there. Did you hear if they did something together in the monastery this year, like last year?