Feast of Saint Marytranslated

During the feast of the holy Great Martyr Marini, Rev. Our pastor, Mr. Amfilochios, presided over the holy celebration of the homonymous I. Church of the Parish of Agia Marina, Kolymbari. Crowds of believers from the wider region took part in the holy celebration, especially in the solemn Vespers, the Holy Prayer and the Holy Vigil that followed, and many also in the High Priestly Divine Liturgy of the day of the same name.

In his sermon, our Bishop referred to the life of Saint Marina as well as the messages she sends to our time, noting among other things: "A young lady, her name is Marina, brought together this two-day feast for us, not only us, but millions of Orthodox throughout the world, as the holy Great Martyr Marina is honored throughout Orthodoxy, with much honor and glory. What is it, then, that raised this young lady to the height of holiness and grace? Among the many gifts that distinguished her was that of a strong confession of faith.

Confession, which she did not hesitate and was not afraid to give before her executioners, at the price of her life itself. So the question that this great and miraculous Saint poses to all of us today is how stable and...