Rhodes honored its patron Saint Constantine the Greattranslated

With special ecclesiastical splendor, religious reverence and the participation of a large number of believers, Rhodes honored the memory of its patron and protector, St. Neomartyr Constantine of Hydraios. The devotional events took place in the Holy Parish Church of the Assumption of the Theotokos of Neochorio, in the place where the Saint was buried after his martyrdom, in the year 1800, during the archpriestship of the Metropolitan of Rhodes, Agapios of Thiraeus. The festive events began on the evening of November 13, 2026 with the solemn Vespers, which was officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nubia Mr. Savvas. During his speech, he referred to the life, confession of faith and martyrdom of the Saint, highlighting at the same time the timeliness of his message. As he underlined through the reference to the life of the New Martyr, faith, spiritual endurance and adherence to values ​​are timeless resources, especially in an era that tests human certainties and social endurance.

On the following day, the main day of the feast, the procession of Orthros was officiated by the Most Holy Bishop of Stratonikeia, Mr. Stefanos, while the Divine Liturgy was presided over by His Holiness...