Deep condolences to the patron of Piraeus Agios Spyridon for the feast of the Great Generalstranslated

Written by Panos N. Avramopoulos With particular ecclesiastical splendor, deep rapture and the massive presence of a multitude of believers, the great feast of the Synod of the Grand Commanders, Archangels Michael and Gabriel, as well as all the Incorporeal and Heavenly Angelic Orders was celebrated on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in the historic Holy Church of Agios Spyridon in Piraeus.

The friendly people of Piraeus came reverently to the historic church of the city, in order to pay due respect to the two great Archangels of Orthodoxy, to participate in the solemn Divine Liturgy and to ask for their embassies and protection. The numerous presence of the faithful was yet another practical expression of the deep relationship of the Piraeus with the Orthodox faith, the church tradition and the spiritual values ​​that throughout time form the foundation of the social and historical identity of the city.

This celebratory meeting took place in a place of special historical, religious and symbolic importance for the city of Piraeus. The Holy Church of Agios Spiridonos, the patron saint of Piraeus, is one of the most important historical and ecclesiastical landmarks of the city, with a valuable...