Sunday of the Sower and Unveiling of the Monument to the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks in Florinatranslated

On Sunday 4 Luke (of Sporeos), 11 October 2026, on which our Church also honors the memory of the Holy Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Synod, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Floris, Prespa and Eordaia, Mr. Irenaios officiated at the Orthros and during the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of Agios Stefanos and Ossia Paraskevi in Epivatini Ptolemaida, where a large number of believers gathered. In his sermon, our Metropolitan referred to the parable of the Sower, emphasizing that the seed is the word of God and the field is the human heart. He pointed out that we all hear the same Gospel, but we do not accept it and do not apply it in the same way. He emphasized that faith is not limited to listening to the word of God, but needs to be expressed daily with works of love, forgiveness and giving.

Then, he made special reference to the Holy Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council, who defended the honor of holy icons and preserved the Orthodox faith. He emphasized that, just as the Fathers fought to keep the faith unadulterated, so today's Christians are called to keep it alive in their daily lives. In conclusion,…