The Metropolitan of Ioannina at the celebratory Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Archimandriotranslated

The great feast of the Dormition and Ascension of the Most Holy Theotokos was celebrated with particular splendor in the eponymous celebrating Holy Church of the Archimandrite of the City of Ioannina. On the afternoon of Friday, August 14, 2026, the Great Solemn Vespers was held, presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Ioannina, Mr. Maximos. During his sermon, His Eminence referred to the sacred face of Our Lady and the deep theological meaning of the feast of Her Assumption, underlining the special position and special honor that the Church gives to the Virgin Mary, as well as the importance of Her presence in the lives of believers.

On Saturday, August 15, the day of the feast, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Ioannina, Mr. Maximos, again went to the celebratory Holy Church of the Archimandreion, where he officiated at the solemn Orthros and presided over the solemn Divine Liturgy.

In his sermon, His Holiness developed the theological and soteriological content of the great feast of Theotokos, stressing that the Virgin Mary, after completing her earthly ministry in the plan of the Divine Economy, fell asleep and moved to the Heavens, constituting for every faithful eternal...