Metropolitan of Chalkidos for the Prophet Elias: An example of faith, courage and trust in Godtranslated

With particular splendor, deep rapture and the mass participation of hundreds of believers, the Solemn High Priestly Vespers took place and the procession of the historic and ephestic Holy Icon of the Prophet Elias to the celebratory Holy Church of the same name in Pylaia, Thessaloniki.

The Solemn High Priestly Vespers was officiated by the Metropolitan of Chalkidos, Mr. Chrysostomos, who preached the divine word. The Metropolitan of Thessaloniki, Mr. Philotheos, and the Metropolitan of Velestino, Mr. Damaskinos, were also present in prayer.

The archpriests were flanked by the priests of the parish, Archimandrite Spyridon Karataidis, Archimandrite Theonas Pliantis, Protopresbyter Thomas Gallidis, Elder Dimitrios Iosifides, as well as a number of clergy and deacons from the Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki and neighboring metropolises.

The "present" at the celebrations were given by the mayor of Pylaia - Hortiatis, Mr. Ignatios Kaitezidis, the Deputy Minister of the Interior (Macedonia - Thrace) Mr. Konstantinos Giulekas, the MP Mr. Theodoros Karaoglou, the Deputy Governor of ME Thessaloniki, Mr. Thanos Begas Development Organization of the Region of Central Macedonia, representatives of clubs,...