The feast of St. Gregory of Palamas, co-capital of Thessalonikitranslated

Saint Gregory Palamas, the great theologian of the Creator of Light, the luminary of Orthodoxy and the pride of the city of Thessalonica, was honored again this year by the local Church during the annual Feast of the Metropolitan Holy Church on November 13 and 14. On the afternoon of November 13, the Great Solemn High Priestly Vespers was held, at which the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Rethymno and Avlopotamos, Mr. Prodromos, officiated and preached the divine word.

The Vespers were concelebrated by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Crete, Mr. Eugenios and the relevant Pastor, Metropolitan of Thessaloniki, Mr. Philotheos, many clergy of the Metropolis participated and the Dean of the Theological School of the University of Athens, Fr. Athanasios Gikas, was present to pray.

The faithful came to the Vespers service not only from different parts of our country but also from similar countries, to honor the Co-consort of Thessaloniki.

His Holiness, during his address, welcomed the invited High Priests of the Church of Crete, expressing his joy and interpreting the feelings of the holy clergy and the pious people of our city for their presence and participation in the great celebration of...