Chrysostomos of Patron: "We take refuge under the mercy of Theotokos..."translated

In the famous and historic Monastery of Panagia Gerokomitissa of Patras, which was overwhelmed by thousands of pilgrims, the rector of the Holy Masses, the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Patras, Mr. Chrysostomos. At Vespers, after His Holiness, the Most Reverend Metropolitan Fr. Atlantas, Mr. Alexios, the Theophilus Bishop of Kernitsa, Mr. Chrysanthos, and the Abbot of the Monastery Archim. Simeon Hatzis, the Fathers of the Monastery and other Clergy of the city and Metropolis of Patras.

The Divine Liturgy of the Holy Vigil, which was performed by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Patras, Mr. Chrysostomos, ended in the morning hours with the attendance of hundreds of devout Christians, mainly young people to the Holy Communion, which was conveyed by many Priests.

In his sermon, His Holiness analyzed the significance of the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin and focused on the Impartition of the Virgin Mary and the victory of life over death which is indicated by the Dormition and her Ascension to Heaven.

Addressing the flood of people, the Hierarch of Patras expressed his deep emotion for this shocking event of participation...