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The feast of the Great Generals and the re-opening of the historic Holy Monastery of Moura Paleochoritranslated

November 9, 2026 · 1 min read

With particular splendor and ecclesiastical rejoicing, the Synaxis of the Most Great Brigadier Generals Michael and Gabriel and all the heavenly Powers was celebrated in the Holy Metropolis of Mantineia and Kynouria. The center of the celebration was the historic Holy Monastery of Archangel Michael in Moura Paleochori, where the High Priestly Divine Liturgy was celebrated, marking the beginning of a new period of operation and spiritual presence of the Monastery in the church life of the region. The service of Orthros and the Divine Liturgy was presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Mantineia and Kynouria, Mr. Epifanios, flanked by the new relinquishment of the Monastery, His Eminence Archim. Germanos Petroulis, the Protopresbyter priests Fr. Christos Fifli and Fr. Panagiotis Grevenitis, as well as the Deacon of the Holy Metropolis.

A multitude of believers from various areas of the Metropolis came to the Monastery, in order to participate in the Divine Liturgy and worship, practically expressing their joy and support for the revival of this historic monastic home. The procession was attended by, among others, the Mayor of South Kynouria Mr. Emmanuel Dolianitis, the former Mayor Mr. Charalambos Lysikatos,...

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