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Archimandrite Maximos Hatzis in "Epikairotita": A sweet aroma emanates from the relics of Agia Chrysis (AUDIO)translated

October 14, 2026 · 1 min read

On the historic day of October 12, the day of the Recollection of the Holy Relics of Saint Neomartyr Chrysis and the moments experienced by the faithful, Archimandrite Maximos Hatzis, Proto-Consignor of the Holy Metropolis of Edessa, Pelis and Almopia, spoke at noon on Wednesday, October 14, on the "Current Affairs" broadcast. Listen to the interview:

In the studio with Maria Yachnaki every Wednesday are the journalists of Pemtousia and Orthodoxy Agency, Dimitris Stroumbakos and Nikolaos Zaimis.

Fr. Maximos initially referred to the historic day of the Removal of the Holy Relics of Agia Chrysis, underlining the fact that he did not believe that there had ever been such a possibility in this province of the Metropolis to gather so many people, speaking of over 10,000 believers.

With reference to the holy relics of the Saint, he noted that they had waited too many years - fifteen as he noted - for the moment of Anacomida. Fr. Maximos made special reference to the special fragrance of the relics, stressing that they have a sweet aroma, similar to a rose.

He also made extensive reference to the way in which Agia Chrysi became known in the Metropolis...

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