Feast of Panagia Gorgoipikou at the Holy Monastery of Agios Dimitrios Pangaiostranslated

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the feast of the Synagogue of Our Lady of Gorgoipikou, the second Holy Temple of the Holy Monastery of Agios Dimitrios Nikisiani was celebrated, which is dedicated to Our Lady of Gorgoipikou and in which is kept a faithful copy of the Holy Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Gorgoipikou from the Holy Monastery of Dochiario of Mount Athos. On the morning of the feast, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Eleftheroupolis, Mr. Chrysostomos, officiated at the procession of Orthros and celebrated the Divine Liturgy, flanked by priests of the Metropolis.

The Divine Word was preached by the Most Reverend Pastor, who initially referred to the special honor and reverence of the Orthodox people towards the person of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as expressed through the numerous nicknames given to her by church tradition. He particularly focused on the nickname "Gorgoypikoos", which expresses the faith of Christians that the Virgin Mary hears their prayers and supplications and rushes as a loving Mother to their needs and trials.

Next, on the occasion of the Holy Icon of Panagia Gorgoipikou, the original of which is kept in the Holy Monastery of Dochiari on Mount Athos and faithful...