Thessaloniki celebrates with Panagia Hozoviotissa its Patroness and becomes a spiritual center for the Balkanstranslated

Report office ope.gr The reception of the Holy Icon of Panagia Hozoviotissa from Amorgos marked the beginning of the festive program for Thessaloniki, with the Holy Pilgrimage Church of the Patron Saint Demetrius now being a spiritual focus not only for the heart of our Macedonia, but the entire Balkans. The Holy Icon will remain for veneration in the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios until Sunday, November 1, as part of the Patron Saint's festive events.

Every day hundreds of believers flock to worship the Holy Icon of our Virgin Mary as well as the Great Martyr of our Church.

See also: The Holy Icon of Panagia Chozoviotissa in Thessaloniki for the feast of Saint Demetrius (PHOTO)

Panagia Hozoviotissa is one of the most important religious symbols of Amorgos. Its historic monastery, built on a steep rock overlooking the Aegean, is inextricably linked to the history and spiritual tradition of the island.

The presence of the icon in Thessaloniki connects two different places in the Greek territory through their common religious tradition. For the city, the reception is part of…