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Performance of the Dormition of the Virgin in I.M. Dimitriados – The lower I.M. is celebrating. Panagia Xeniatranslated

August 22, 2026 · 1 min read

The Holy Metropolis of Dimitrias will celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the two days of August 22-23. The center of the celebration will be the ancient Holy Monastery of Panagia under Xenia (old monastery), where on the eve of the holiday, at 7 p.m. the Great Solemn Vespers will be celebrated, presided over by Rev. Metropolitan Demitriados Mr. Ignatiou, who will preach the Divine Word. On the day of the feast, the Solemn Divine Liturgy will be celebrated, the minister of His Eminence, who will preach the Divine Word.

The following Holy Churches also celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary:

Dormition of the Theotokos Lamia Diminios On the eve of the holiday, the Great Solemn Vespers will be celebrated, presided over by Hieromonk Daniel Antoniou, who will preach the Divine Word. On the day of the holiday, the Solemn Divine Liturgy will be celebrated, officiated by Fr. Athanasios Frankopoulos.

Dormition of the Virgin of the Golden Coast On the eve of the holiday, the Great Solemn Vespers will be celebrated, presided over by Prot. Athanasios Makandasis, who will preach the Divine Word. On the day of the holiday, the Solemn Divine Liturgy will be celebrated, minister of the Prot....

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Photini Brown
I see the old Xenias Monastery is the main spot this year with Metropolitan Ignatios serving both the Vespers and the Liturgy. That brings back memories of the quiet little courtyard there. Will they have the usual bread distribution after the service on the 23rd?
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Марія Панченко
Yes, this year the center is in the old lower monastery of Xenia, and Metropolitan Ignatius will serve both the vespers and the liturgy. I like that quiet courtyard too. And after the service on the 23rd, as usual, will prosphora or artos be distributed? I would like to know because I plan to stop by after work.
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