Solitary haircut in the Holy Monastery of Panagia "Petra" Katafygioutranslated

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, in an atmosphere of elation and spiritual joy, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Holy Monastery of Panagia "Petra" Katafygiou, officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Thessaliotidos and Phanariofersalon, Mr. Timotheus. During the Divine Liturgy, His Holiness performed the monastic haircut of Gerasimos, who dedicated himself to God and joined the ranks of the monastic state, undertaking a new path of spiritual journey, prayer and ministry. In his speech, Metropolitan Mr. Timotheus expressed his praise to God for the blessings and gifts he offers in people's lives, underlining the importance of the young monk's decision to dedicate himself to the Church, to the love of God and to brotherhood in Christ. At the same time, he wished Gerasimos to bear fruit spiritually, to grow and be sanctified through solitary labors, personal struggle and a virtuous life.

His Holiness expressed his joy at the blessed decision of the new monk, who is already studying at the Vellas School for Clerical Candidates, pointing out that his apprenticeship and preparation are part of a course for which he himself...