Rhodes: The feast of Panagia "Nikopoiou" at the "Strategou Katehaki" camptranslated

On Friday, October 16, 2026, the Holy Church of the Most Holy Theotokos of "Nikopoi", which is located in the "Strategou Katehaki" camp, headquarters of the Command of the 95th National Guard Battalion Supreme Command (95 ADTE) celebrated. The festive events began on the afternoon of Thursday, October 15, with the celebration of Vespers and the Holy Litany, presided over by our Most Reverend Metropolitan, who during his speech referred with particular emotion to the holy face of the Virgin Mary, who is a timeless refuge of hope, consolation and protection for the people of God. He made special mention of the historical and spiritual significance of the image of the Virgin Mary of "Nikopoiou", focusing on the symbolism of her name, which refers to the Blessed Virgin Mary as the one who stands for the victory of good, peace and justice. The tradition of Nikopoi is linked to the deep faith of the Orthodox people in the protective presence of the Virgin Mary and in Her continuous intercession in favor of people.

His Eminence emphasized that the honor to the Virgin Mary is not limited to the external worship event, but is an invitation to a substantial...