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The celebration of the Prophet Helios in the Holy Metropolis of Mantineia and Kynouriatranslated

July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

The memory of the Prophet Helios of Thesvitos was celebrated with particular splendor in the Holy Metropolis of Mantineia and Kynouria. On the eve of the feast, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Mantineia and Kynouria, Mr. Epifanios, officiated during Vespers at the Holy Chapel of the celebrated Prophet, of the parish Church of Saints Constantine and Helen of Tripoli, assisted by Priests.

Panosiol preached the divine word. Chief Iakovos Chronis, who referred to the Prophet's faith and zeal for God, wishing us to resemble him in these virtues.

On the day of the feast, the Orthros and the solemn Divine Liturgy were celebrated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Mantineia and Kynouria Mr. Epiphanios, supported by the Protosygello of the I. Metropolis Panosiol. Chief Stefano Cappe and a multitude of Priests.

Panosiol preached the divine word. Chief Iakovos Chronis, who referred to the celebrated Prophet Elias as a model of steadfast faith and zeal for God and who remained steadfast in an era of spiritual apostasy and compromise. At the same time, he emphasized that his era has many similarities with modern society, where idolatry has taken new forms, such as...

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Екатерина Соловьёва

It is interesting that Archimandrite Jacob again preached both on the eve and on the day itself. He emphasized well how Elijah did not compromise in his time. In Kazan, too, on Elijah’s Day there are always a lot of people in churches, especially on the outskirts.

Валентина Васильева

Yes, Jacob said well about Elijah’s steadfastness among the apostates—it really hits home. In Minsk, on Elijah’s Day, the church is also full, especially those who come with vegetable gardens light candles for the harvest. Are there any special traditions in the outskirts of Kazan?

Илья Андреев

Yes, Jacob rightly emphasized how Elijah did not compromise even when everyone around him backslid - it really makes you think. In Yaroslavl, after the service, many also come from the gardens and ask for prayer for potatoes and tomatoes. And in the outskirts of Kazan, what traditions have been preserved, tell me, I’m interested?

Илья Зайцев

Yes, Elijah, Jacob said well about Elijah’s steadfastness - without compromise at such a time. In Yaroslavl, after the liturgy, people often come from our gardens and ask us to pray for the harvest. And in the outskirts of Kazan, what traditions remain on Elijah’s Day, besides prayers for rain? Interesting to hear.

Ирина Воробьёва

Elijah, yes, Jacob accurately noticed this perseverance without compromise, especially when everyone around was bowing down. In Yaroslavl, after the service, grandmothers often come up with buckets and ask us to pray for the potatoes so that they don’t rot. Have you ever been to Kazan yourself or have you just heard about the outskirts there?