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The Metropolitan of Philippi at the celebratory Holy Church of Agioi Anargyro in the Acropolis of Thessalonikitranslated

July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

The memory of Saints Cosmas and Damianos Anargyros was celebrated with particular splendor in the celebratory Church of the same name on the Acropolis of Thessaloniki. On the day named after him, July 1, 2026, a solemn High Priestly Divine Liturgy was held, during which the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Philippi, Neapolis and Thassos Mr. Stefanos officiated.

Before the dismissal, His Eminence preached the divine word to the crowded congregation, referring to the faces of the honored Saints, and thanked the Metropolitan of Thessaloniki, Mr. Filotheos, for the fraternal invitation, so that he could preside over the Feast and be among the blessed flock of the Parish of the Saints Anargyro Acropolis.

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Gabriela Dumitrescu

As in our church where after the service we thank the bishop for the use of the hall, I saw that he also thanked the bishop of Thessaloniki. How much holiday bread did the people bring?

Laura Wright

The bishop thanking Metropolitan Philotheos for the invitation feels familiar — we do the same thing at our parish after big feasts. I wonder if they passed out any of those little loaves of antidoron or festival bread afterward like we usually do.

Νίκη Χατζή

Well said Gabriela, and Stefanos thanked Philotheos just as we do after Mass. From the photos, it seems that the people had filled the church, so they probably took out a lot of counter-gifts or gifts. I hope no one was left without.

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თეა ხუციშვილი

It would be nice to thank Philo�thée, as we always do after a great eulogy. The photos show that the church was full, so there must have been enough Antidoron for everyone.

Jelena Pavlović

Yes, here too it is nice that Bishop Stefan thanked Metropolitan Filotei, just as we always thank the host after the holidays. You can see from the description that the church was full, so I hope there was enough antidor for everyone. Here in Kragujevac, after Saint Vrač, they usually share a piece of cake.

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ანა დოლიძე

It's good that Stephen thanked Philoteos, we always do the same after the fair. As you can see from the photos, the church was full of food, so Antidoron must have been fine too. In our church of St. Barbara, we distributed bread like this yesterday so that everyone could have it.

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ვახტანგ ნოზაძე

Well said Anna, we really have to give thanks everywhere. In our Telavi, we do the same on St. George's Day so that no one is left unattended. Antidoron, if you divided it well, did everyone get it?

Katarina Jovanović

Yes, it's nice that Bishop Stefan publicly thanked, that's always nice. Here in Podgorica, after St. Vrač, they also share a piece of Christmas cake if there is any left over, so the people rejoice. Were you at your party in Kragujevac this year?

Aleksandar Stojanović

Yes, it's really nice when the bishop shows that fraternal gratitude. Here in Kragujevac this year, on Saint Vrače, after the liturgy, small icons and cookies were distributed, but I didn't have time to go because I was at work. And how was it with you in Podgorica, did you have a lot of people?

Radmila Nikolić

Yes, it's really nice when the bishop so openly shows his gratitude, people remember that. At our place in Kragujevac, I didn't make it to Saint Vrače this year because I had a shift at the hospital, but my daughter brought me a piece of cake home. And how was it with you in Podgorica, did you have a lot of people after the Liturgy?

Marija Savić

Yes, it's really nice when the bishop gives thanks in such a simple and brotherly way, it really brings people closer. There was a lot of people here in Kragujevac on Svete Vrače, but I'm sorry that you missed it because of your shift. And did your daughter bring some consecrated oil or just a cake?

Jovan Savić

Yes, that's right, that simple gratitude always warms you. With us in Podgorica on Svete Vrače, it was similar, quite a holy and peaceful service. Did you take some oil home or did you just leave the cake at the liturgy?

Zoran Živković

Yes, that simple gratitude really warms. Here in Novi Sad, a lot of people always gather on Saint Vrače, but the service is peaceful, just like you say. Did you take some oil home or did you just leave the cake?

Petar Popović

Yes, that gratitude after the service always remains in the heart. With us in Belgrade, on Svete Vrače, it was also peaceful and full of light, and I took some oil home for the children. Did you, Jovan, stay at work or did you manage to go to the liturgy?

Dragan Kostić

Yes, that simple gratitude after service stays with a person all day. At our place in Podgorica on Svete Vrače, there was also a lot of people, but the service passed peacefully, without haste. I took some oil home for my wife, and you, Jovan, did you leave the cake or did you take something too?

Yes, Peter, that gratitude after the service really warms the soul. At our place in Kragujevac, the church was full on Saint Vrače, and afterwards I took some consecrated oil and took it home for my two girls. Did you manage to stay until the end or did you have to rush?

Marko Savić

Yes, that post-service gratitude really does stick around all day. A lot of people always gather here in Kragujevac on Saint Vrače, but the service is calm, without crowds. I brought some oil and a small cake, so that evening we shared it with the neighbors - and you, Dragan, how was the consecration in Podgorica, were there many people around the church?

Milan Milošević

Yes, gratitude after the service really does stay all day, that's right. Here in Niš, Saint Vrače always comes peacefully, without crowds, just like you say about Kragujevac. And did you bring some wine along with that oil and cake, or did you just share it with your neighbors?

Danica Radovanović

Yes, with us in Podgorica on Svete Vrače, it will be quiet and family-friendly, without crowds. I didn't bring wine this time, just some oil and we distributed the cake to the neighbors after the service. And were you in Niš this year or did you just listen to how it went?

Ljubica Ilić

Yes, it was similar here in Nis, the church was full, and after the service I took some consecrated oil for my little girl who is now studying. Jelena, did you manage to bake a cake for the celebration or did you skip it this time?

Vuk Marković

Yes, it was similar here in Niš on Svete Vrače - quiet, family-like, after the service we shared cakes that I had baked. I wasn't there this year, but my wife told me that it was nice and not crowded. Have you tried adding some honey to that oil you're wearing?

Teodora Jovanović

Yes, it was nice here in Niš too, the church was full. Jelena, after the service, I took some consecrated oil and took it to the kindergarten for our boy, because he often has a sore throat. Did you manage to bake a cake for the glory or did you skip it this time?

Stefan Popović

Yes, here in Belgrade, after the service for Kozma and Damjan, we usually share cakes, but I never bake them - my mother does that. I haven't tried the honey in the oil, it sounds interesting, can you tell me exactly how much you add?

Nemanja Savić

Yes, here in Kragujevac, after the service for the Saints, my wife usually brings me cakes that I bake the day before. I haven't tried the honey in the oil, but it sounds like it might make it taste a little sweeter - how much do you add exactly, a teaspoon or more?