Arta celebrates the 29th anniversary of the transfer of the Holy Relic of Saint Maximus the Greek (PHOTO)translated

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the reception of the miraculous Holy Icon of the Holy Great Martyr Fanourios took place with ecclesiastical splendor, in the Parish Church of Agios Maximos of the Greek Artis, in the context of the religious events for the 29th anniversary of the transfer of the Holy Relic of Agios Maximos of the Greek. The Holy Icon of Agios Fanourios was enshrined in Arta, with the blessing of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Rhodes Mr. Kyrillos, by the Most Reverend Protopresbyter Father Michael Kritikou, vicar of the Holy Church of Agios Fanourios in the Old City of Rhodes, where the Holy Icon was found.

After the reception of the Holy Icon, the Polyhieratic Vespers was held, presided over by the Theophilist Bishop of Kernitsa, Mr. Chrysanthos, and concelebrated by the Reverend Metropolitan of Patras, Mr. Chrysostomos and the Reverend Metropolitan of Artis, Mr. Kallinikos, with the participation of Clergy and the presence of pious Christians.

Addressing the participants, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Artis, Mr. Kallinikos, welcomed the Holy High Priests and referred to the importance of the festival for the local Church, expressing his joy for the arrival of the Holy Icon of...