Multi-priestly Vespers for the patron saint of Kastoria, Saint Great Martyr Minastranslated

On the evening of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the liturgical events began in honor of the patron of Kastoria, Saint Great Martyr Minas the Wonderworker. Kastoria is celebrating the 114th anniversary of its liberation from the Turkish yoke. The services of the feast are held in the Holy Post-Byzantine Chapel of Panagia Mouzeviki (Agios Minas), where a famous iconography of the Saint is preserved.

This year, guests of Rev. Pastor Mr. Kallinikos, the Most Reverend Metropolitans of Ilio, Acharnon and Petroupoles Mr. Athenagoras and Trikki, Gardiki and Pyli Mr. Chrysostomos.

This afternoon, on the eve of the feast, after the reception of the Holy Relic of Agios Minas took place, in front of the Holy Chapel, the Polyhieratic Vespers was held, presided over by Rev. Metropolitan of Trikki Mr. Chrysostomos and concelebrants of the two Metropolitans.

Many priests of the Holy Metropolis participated in the Vespers, while a large number of believers attended church, the Mayor of Kastoria, Mr. Ioannis Korentsidis, the president of the Local Community of Kastoria, Mr. Theodoros Maleganos, etc.

Rev. Pastor Mr. Kallinikos, during his address, mentioned...