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Consecration of the Holy Icon of Panagia Tricheroussa in I.N. Agia Varvara, Tripolitranslated

July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

With particular splendor, the parish Church of Agia Varvara, Tripoli, worshiped and welcomed the Holy Icon of Panagia Tricheroussa yesterday afternoon, Saturday, July 4, 2026. The reception was held in front of the Holy Church with the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Mantineia and Kynouria, Mr. Epiphanius and priests of the Metropolis presiding.

Afterwards, the Metropolitan established the holy icon and placed it in a marble shrine, so that it is now a place of blessing and pilgrimage.

Afterwards, a Solemn High Priestly Vespers was held, presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Mantineia and Kynouria Mr. Epiphanios and with the participation of the priests of the local Church.

In his sermon, the Metropolitan emphasized that God reveals himself and bestows His blessings on those who live with purity, obedience and a spiritual life. He thanked the vicars of the Church, the Ecclesiastical Council and the partners of the parish for the transfer of the Holy Icon of Panagia Tricherousa to the parish, fulfilling the wish of blessed father Ioustinos Tsagouris. At the same time, he urged the faithful to honor and worship the Virgin Mary, testifying with faith...

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Rebecca Davis

I remember Father Justin's son still brings his grandchildren to the church on feast days. Good to see his wish fulfilled so faithfully.

Alžbeta Nováková

It's nice that the wish of the late father Justín came true. I remember how he once told us about that icon when he was visiting us. Rebecca is right, his son still goes there with his grandchildren, I saw them last year for the holiday.

Paul Davis

Yes, I saw young Mr. Tsagouris there with the little ones last weekend — they lit a candle right in front of the new icon. It really does feel like the whole family line has kept that promise alive.

Helen Baker

Yes, I spotted young Mr. Tsagouris too, holding the kids' hands while they lit that candle. It was good to see the promise passed down so simply, without any fuss. Did you stay for the whole vespers?

Irene Anderson

I saw young Mr. Tsagouris with the grandchildren lighting that candle too. Nice that the marble stand is right where people can easily reach it. Did the bishop mention anything about when the feast of the icon will be kept from now on?

Ηλίας Παναγιωτόπουλος

I am glad to see that the wish of blessed father Ioustinos Tsagouris was carried out without fanfare. Mr. Epiphanius in his sermon said it right: with purity and obedience come blessings. I hope I will have time to go to Tripoli to venerate the image in the marble shrine.

Basil Bennett

I noticed they placed the icon on a marble stand where it's easy to reach, just like Irene said. Good to hear the bishop mention Father Justin's wish in the sermon. Makes the whole thing feel steady and real.

Aleksandra Kaczmarek

Yes, it's good that they fulfilled Justin's father's wish without too much fuss. I saw young Mr. Tsagouris and his grandchildren light a candle in front of this icon last week - simple and sincere. I wonder if the bishop has already designated a specific day for the feast of this icon, as Irene asked.

Xenia Walker

Yes, it was lovely seeing young Mr. Tsagouris there with the little ones; that family has been waiting for this for years. The bishop didn’t set a specific annual feast date in the sermon, but I heard one of the priests say they’ll keep it on the same day as the original icon’s commemoration, whatever that turns out to be. Did you catch what time they finally finished the vespers?

Σπύρος Μιχαηλίδης

I am glad that father Ioustinos Tsagouris' wish was fulfilled so simply, without fanfare. Mr. Epiphanius said it well in the sermon: with purity and obedience come blessings. I hope I will have time to go to Tripoli to venerate the image in the marble shrine.

Sophia Turner

Yes, the new marble stand is perfectly placed — I watched three different people stop and light candles right after the service without any crowding. The bishop didn’t name a feast day in the sermon, but I asked Father Dimitrios afterward and he said they’ll observe it on July 4th from now on, same as the original icon. Did you stay for the whole vespers?

Соломія Ткаченко

I am glad that Father Iustyn's wish was finally realized so simply, without too much fuss. It's good that young Mr. Tsagouris with his grandchildren comes and puts a candle right in front of this icon on the marble place. I wonder if it will really be celebrated every year on July 4, as Father Dimitrii said.

Margaret Evans

Yes, that marble stand looks just right — easy to reach, no crowding, like Sophia and Irene said. Glad the bishop remembered Father Justin’s wish in the sermon; it really ties the whole thing together for the family. I hope to get down to Tripoli one of these days and light a candle there myself.

Δέσποινα Γεωργίου

I agree, Ilias, without fanfare the best things happen. The marble shrine is very neat, I saw it in a photo from a friend who lives nearby. Are you going soon?

Xenia Brown

The marble stand really does work well — I saw the same thing, people just naturally paused there on their way out. I only caught the first half of the vespers because I had to get back and help my mom with dinner, but Father Dimitrios mentioning July 4th makes perfect sense. Did the bishop say anything else about the late Fr. Justin that you caught?

Gregory Mitchell

The marble stand does look just right there by the side door. I stayed through the whole vespers; the choir sounded especially good on the Theotokos hymns. Did Father Dimitrios say whether they’ll bring the icon out for procession on the new July 4th date?

Αντώνης Κωνσταντίνου

Yes, Ilias, I also remember Father Iustinos who always said it simply. The marble shrine they made looks solid and modest, as it should be. Are you going by bus from Thessaloniki or do you have another way?

David Scott

Yeah, the marble stand fits perfectly there — doesn’t block anything and catches the light nicely. I thought the choir was on fire during the Axion Estin too. Father Dimitrios mentioned they’re still deciding on the procession, but he hopes to do it every July 4th from now on.

Φωτεινή Σταθοπούλου

Yes, Despina, the marble shrine does look very neat and simple together. I went yesterday afternoon after work and the picture is really impressive up close. will you go

Πέτρος Σταθόπουλος

Yes, Despina, the marble shrine turned out very nice and discreet, without unnecessary decorations. I went with my wife last night after vespers and the image seems to be "pulling" people already. Are you going with your daughter soon?

Magdalena Zielińska

Yes, simple gestures like this candle from Tsagouris' grandchildren say more than grand celebrations. I have not yet heard about the designated day of the feast of this icon, but in our parish in Warsaw we are also waiting for a similar decision from the metropolitan. Would you rather it be in July or maybe closer to autumn?

Ζωή Αναγνώστου

Yes, I agree, it was done with simplicity and that shows more. I went yesterday afternoon after work and the marble shrine is really beautiful, standing by the wall without stealing attention. When do you plan to go to Tripoli, Spyros?

Νίκος Σταθόπουλος

Yes Peter, the marble shrine turned out really unnecessary and fits the church perfectly. I passed yesterday after work and already saw three or four women standing in front of him. I'm going with Eleni and the kids on Sunday afternoon, when are you going again?

Χριστίνα Θεοδώρου

Yes, the marble shrine is a perfect fit, neither flashy nor boring. I didn't make it yesterday after school, but I plan to spend Sunday after service. What did you think of Vespers up close?