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The pilgrimage of Panagia Faneromeni to the Holy Church of Agios Panteleimonos Loutra Edipsos continuestranslated

July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in front of the miraculous Holy Icon of Panagia Faneromeni, which will be hosted in the Holy Church of Agios Panteleimon Loutron, Edipsos, from Saturday, July 18, 2026. The Divine Liturgy was presided over by His Eminence Archimandrite Fr. Ioannis Voutsilakos, Preacher of the Holy Metropolis of Chalkidos, Istiaia and Northern Sporades, who performed the Divine Mystagogy.

Mr. Dimitrios Georgoulas officiated at the holy lectern, rendering the holy hymns of the day with ecclesiastical order and enthusiasm.

During his short speech, Father Ioannis referred to the holy person of the Most Holy Theotokos, stressing that the Virgin Mary is the loving Mother of all Christians, an unceasing refuge, protection and consolation for every person who with faith turns to her grace and invokes her intercession.

Many believers came to the holy services, worshiping with reverence the miraculous Holy Icon of Panagia Faneromeni and offering their prayers and supplications to the Lady Theotokos.

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Corina Rusu

Praise God that the icon came to Loutra Edipsou. I liked how Father John spoke about the Mother of God as a caring mother for all. How long will the icon stay there?

Дарина Савченко

Thank God that the icon is among people again. I also liked how Father John said that the Blessed Virgin Mary is a caring Mother for all of us. And until what date will she still be in the church of Saint Panteleimon?

Mihai Barbu

Praise God indeed. I also liked how Father Ioan spoke about the Mother of God as a caring mother, as if you felt that she was speaking directly to everyone. The icon is up until July 25th, I heard at work, so there's still time to drop by if you can.

Anca Munteanu

Praise God, Corina, and I felt close to Father John's words, especially when he said that the Mother of God is like a mother who never tires of listening to us. The icon stays until the 25th, but I heard they're taking it back on Saturday night, so if you want to get there better, come early. Did you manage to pass by her?

George Smith

The article mentions that Fr. Ioannis spoke about the Theotokos as the caring mother who never tires of listening to us. That line stayed with me too, especially since I drive past so many tired people every day. Good to hear the icon is there until the 25th; might try to get down to Loutra Edipsou this weekend if the truck schedule allows.

Thomas Johnson

The bit about the Theotokos as the caring mother who never tires really struck me too. I remember when my wife was ill, that same thought kept me going during the long hospital drives. Hope the truck schedule works out for you this weekend; the icon is staying until the 25th, so there’s still time.