High Priest Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of the Transfiguration of Sotiros Ierapetratranslated

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, commemoration of the holy glorious apostle and evangelist Luke, Rev. Metropolitan of Ierapytni and Sitia, Mr. Kyrillos officiated at the procession of Orthros and then officiated and preached the divine word at the Holy Parish Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior in the port of the city of Ierapetra. During his sermon Rev. referred to the life, the missionary work and the great contribution of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke to the Church of Christ. He particularly emphasized that the preaching of the Holy Apostles is not human teaching, but the living voice of Christ, with the illumination and power of the Holy Spirit. He also pointed out the divine origin of the Sacrament of Priesthood and the apostolic succession, through which the saving work of the Lord continues unceasingly in the Church.

He also emphasized that the Christian's true joy is not found in earthly power and glory, but in salvation and eternal communion with God, recalling Christ's words to His disciples: "Rejoice, for your names are written in heaven." Concluding, he invited the faithful to imitate the example of Saint Luke the Evangelist and...