Touching reception of Panagia "Eikosifinissa" in Chalkida (PHOTO)translated

On Monday, October 19, 2026, the city of Chalkidos welcomed the priceless treasure of the Holy Metropolis of Drama, the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary "Eikosifonissa" from the homonymous and historic Holy Monastery, as it has been established, for thirty-four years, to honor the patron of the Metropolitan I. Church of Chalkidos, St. Dimitrios in the presence of a famous icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Specifically, the welcoming procession was started by the Metropolitan I. N. ag. Dimitriou and on the beach of Chalkidos, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Drama Mr. Dorotheos placed in the hand of the Most Reverend Pastor, Metropolitan of Chalkidos Mr. Chrysostomos and the Clergy and People around him the handmade icon of the Mother of God, which will remain in Chalkida until October 28.

In the square of St. Nikolaou, before the authorities of the place, honors were paid, a prayer was made, His Holiness Mr. Chrysostomos, clearly moved, welcomed the His Holiness the Metropolitan of Drama and his entourage and urged the faithful to bow down and dedicate our hearts to the Virgin Mary.

Then, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Drama Mr. Dorotheos took the floor and narrated the...