The Feast of Saint Paisius at the Holy Monastery of Panagia Tourlianitranslated

The Feast Vespers for Saint Paisius was celebrated on the afternoon of Saturday, July 11, 2026, within the Chapel of the Holy Fathers Neophytos, Porphyrios of Kausokalyvia, Paisius of Mount Athos, and Jacob of Euboea, located within the monastic complex of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Tourliani, with the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Syros, Bishop Dorotheos II, serving as the celebrant.

The Vespers were attended by the Abbot of the Monastery, Archimandrite Alexios Papadopoulos; the Archpriest of the Church of Saint Nicholas in Kallithea, Archimandrite Nikolaos Kladi; the Archpriest of the Diocese of Delos and Mykonos, Protodeacon Peter Maragos; the Protopresbyter of the Church of Saint Kyriaki, Protodeacon Emmanuel Galanakis; and the Deacons George, Philaret, and Nestor, together with a large gathering of Mykonian faithful and visiting tourists.

Following the service, the Praises of Saint Paisius were chanted in the monastery courtyard on a raised platform, with the participation of the attendees, led by Deacon Philaret and Mr. George Kouni.

The Most Reverend Bishop Dorotheos II spoke about the life and character of Saint Paisius, commending the Abbot of the Monastery, Archimandrite Alexios, for his efforts to...