High priestly start of the cycle of Vigils in I.M. Fthiotidostranslated

For one more year, the regular weekly holy vigils will be held in the Churches of the city of Lamia, but also in the seats of the Archpriestly Regions and in local large parishes throughout the jurisdiction of the Metropolis of Fthiotidos. The rich program of Holy Vigils, which are held every Friday night, includes a total of 56 holy vigils in the same number of holy Parish Churches and Chapels. At each Holy Vigil, a specific speaker has been appointed, among whom is the Reverend Mr. Simeon himself, the Holy Protosygello Archim. Father Ephraim, the Preacher Arch. Father Herodion, theological clergy, Professors and vicars, as well as other scholarly clergy.

The opening holy vigil was performed by His Eminence Metropolitan Fthiotidos Mr. Simeon at the Holy Metropolitan and Cathedral Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos Lamia, on the memory of Saint Philip the Apostle, Saint Gregory of Palamas and Saint Neomartyr Constantine of Hydria.

The vicar fathers of the Metropolitan Church, elders and deacons took part in the holy vigil, and the commissioned dances of the Church sang accompanied by a group of teenagers...