Timothy of Thessalio: Faith acquires its true content when it becomes a way of lifetranslated

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Thessalio and Phanariofersalon, Mr. Timotheus officiated at the procession of Orthros and then celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios Karditsomagoula. During his sermon, His Holiness referred to the importance of faith in Jesus Christ, illuminating key aspects of the Christian life through the teaching of the Apostle Paul. Special reference was made to the issue of the justification and salvation of man, which cannot be treated as the result of the works of the law alone, but are essentially connected to faith in Jesus Christ.

This reference highlighted the central position of Christ in man's path to salvation. Christian faith is not simply the acceptance of certain truths nor is it exhausted in the outward observance of formulas and rules. It is a living relationship with Christ, which is called to influence the whole being of man, his thoughts, choices and actions. Faith acquires its true content when it becomes a way of life and determines the Christian's daily attitude towards God and the...