Reception of a copy of the Holy Icon of Panagia Portaitissa in Agriniotranslated

A copy of the Holy and Miraculous Icon of Panagia Portaitissa, which is one of the most important pilgrimages of Mount Athos and which commemorates the Holy Monastery of the Iberians, was received by the Holy Church of Agia Varvara in Agrinio, on the evening of Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The official reception held in the propylaea of the Holy Church was presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania, Mr. Damaskinos, in the presence of the Elder Christophoros Iberitos, the Holy Clergy of the city of Agrinio, the representatives of the local Authorities and the faithful People.

After the official reception, the solemn Vespers followed, during which the Metropolitan Mr. Damaskinos officiated.

During his address, the Head of the Holy Church, Archimandrite Vassilios Angelakis, expressed the joy of the Parishioners for the presence of the Holy Icon, which will protect and protect the entire Parish and the entire city of Agrinio. He thanked the donors of the Holy Icon, the Hagiographer Mr. Vasilios Skoumantzos, the Elder Christophoros for his presence on behalf of the Holy Monastery of Iberi, as well as the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania Mr. Damascenes for...