High Priest Divine Liturgy at I.N. Evangelistria of Sidirokastrotranslated

On Saturday, November 14, the memory of St. Glorious Apostle and Evangelist Matthew was celebrated with splendor in the Holy Metropolis of Sidirokastro, specifically in the Holy Church of Evangelistria of Sidirokastro, a day celebrated by one of the Deacons of the Holy Metropolis, Fr. Mattheos Batilas. The Feast of the Saint is normally celebrated on Monday, November 16. However, for pastoral reasons and in order to allow more believers to participate, the Divine Liturgy was held on Saturday, a day on which a Memorial Service was also held, so that a large number of devout Christians could gather in the Holy Church.

His Eminence officiated at Orthros and presided over the Divine Liturgy, accompanied by Priests and Deacons of the Holy Metropolis. In his sermon, His Eminence addressed spiritual advice to the pious Christians and wished everyone a happy, fruitful and blessed New Year, especially to the priest on his name day, Father Matthew, to serve his Bishop and the local Church with the same humble, sacrificial and ecclesiastical spirit.

Then, in the rich hall of the Holy Church, treats were presented, giving the faithful the opportunity...