Anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Pilgrimage of Saint Nikiforos to his birthplacetranslated

With the participation of a large number of pilgrims from all over Crete, the anniversary of the Opening of the Holy Pilgrimage Church of Saint Nikiforos the Leper, in his birthplace, Syrikari Kissamos, was celebrated. Vespers was officiated by Rev. Our Metropolitan Mr. Amfilochios, who in his speech mentioned among other things: "The joyous and blessed anniversary of the holy Inauguration of this holy pilgrimage Church, dedicated to our Blessed and God-bearing father Nikephoros the Leper, brought us all to this holy and holy place. In this place which, from being uninvited and inaccessible, the presence and grace of Saint Nikephoros transformed it into a modern pool of Siloam as the multitudes of devout pilgrims who arrive from all over the world, throughout the year, taste and feel the presence of the great and miraculous Holy Father, Nikephoros of Crete, the Who - according to a multitude of testimonies - performs most of the wonderful and exquisite things, transforming souls and hearts.

What was it that characterized this blessed man of God? His gifts and virtues were many, but there was one dominant from which all the others flowed.

Which one? Saint Nikephoros was...