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The Synagogue of the Most Holy Theotokos of Kellitranslated

July 2, 2026 · 1 min read

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the Vespers for the Synagogue of the Most Holy Theotokos of Kelli was celebrated with splendor in the homonymous settlement of Amyntaio, where her holy icon is kept and honored. The Mass was officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Floris, Prespa and Eordaia, Mr. Irenaios. The local authorities and a large number of believers from the Parish and the wider region attended.

During his homily, His Holiness developed three basic aspects of the motherly presence in the life of the Church. He referred to the Virgin Mary as the highest model of obedience to the will of God, as the Mother of the Church who constantly stands by her children and as the one who unceasingly leads every person to Christ. He emphasized that true honor towards Her person is expressed through a life of repentance, prayer and active participation in the Mysteries of the Church. In conclusion, he wished the Blessed Virgin Mary of Kelli, to grant everyone health, peace, strength and the abundant blessing of Her Son.

Before the end of Vespers, the procession of the holy icon took place through the streets of the settlement, with the participation of the holy clergy, the local authorities and the pious people.

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Nicholas Morris
Saw the procession photos from Amfissa last night - reminded me of how our St. George's parish carries the Kelli icon through the streets on feast days too. Bishop Eirenaeos made me smile with that line about "Mother standing beside her children" - feels so true for us in Melbourne.
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Κώστας Παπαγεωργίου
Χάρηκα που έβλεπα τη λιτάνευση στους δρόμους του Αμυνταίου χθες - κι εγώ πάντα βγαίνω από το Θεσσαλονίκη για να συμμετάσχω στις γιορτές εκεί, όταν η εικόνα κυκλοφορεί στους ίδιους δρόμους που μεγαλώσαμε με τους γονείς μας.
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Σπύρος Γεωργίου
Είναι όντως γλυκό να βλέπεις την εικόνα να περνά επάνω στους ίδιους δρόμους που μεγαλώσαμε, όπως λες. Μήπως ήταν η Πλατεία Καπνιτσίτη η οδός που περνούσες με τους γονείς σου;
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Олександр Савченко
Так, згадую, як у Львові на Стрийській вулиці, біля Собору св. Юрія, бабусі з дітьми ходили на процесії. Пам'ятаю, як моя бабуся говорила: "Разом з батьками ідеш, разом з синами підеш" — це ж та сама душа, що й у тих, хто ходив в Амфісі.
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Красимира Георгиева
Спомних си как миналата година, когато носят иконата на Кели в църквата в Русе, моята по-малка дъщеря доведе и малкия си син на три годинки. Той държеше ръката на баба си, точно както аз държах ръката на майка си, когато бях малка.
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Тодор Кирилов
Помня как малката ми дъщеря държеше ръката ми на процесията в Пловдив, когато беше малка, точно както Красимира писа за внука си. Сега тя е в университета — времето лети бързо.
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Даниела Христова
Да, времето наистина минава неусетно, Тодор. И аз си спомням как моят племенник стискаше ръката ми на литията в Русе преди години, а сега вече е по-висок от мен. Радвам се, че дъщеря ти е в университета – сигурно се гордееш с нея.
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Мариана Петкова
Да, Даниела, децата растат толкова бързо, че човек се чуди къде изчезна времето. Моят син пък вече ходи на църква сам и ми разказва какво е запомнил от службата – вчера ми каза, че най-много му харесала литията. А ти често ли ходиш на такива празници в Русе сега?
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