High Priest Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of Agios Savvas Kyriotissa Bereatranslated
On Sunday, August 2, in the morning, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Berea, Naoussa and Campania Mr. Panteleimon officiated and preached the divine word in the Holy Church of Agios Savvas (Kyriotissis) Berea. His Excellency's speech
"Here you are, call me to come to you on the waters."
A nocturnal meeting of Christ with his disciples was described to us in today's gospel reading by the holy evangelist Matthew, continuing the story of the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand men that we heard in last Sunday's gospel. A night meeting that is, we would say, an examination of faith and a test of infidelity.
In the sea of Gennesaret, in the middle of the night, the disciples of Christ are tested by the waves. Their Master is not with them on the ship, and they struggle. They still cannot believe how, even though he is away, he knows what is happening to them and takes care of them. That is why he appears before them, "walking on the waves", and he encourages and motivates them not to be afraid.
On hearing his voice, the disciples believe that it is not a ghost but Christ. But one wants to confirm it. It is Peter who dares to ask...
