Immersion in the historic Holy Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni Ierapetratranslated

The great feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated again this year with pomp and splendor in the ancient Holy Monastery of Panagia Faneromenis Ierapetra, the building complex of which was recently preserved and restored. During the Great High Priestly Vespers on Friday, August 14, 2026, the attendance of pilgrims from all over Lasithi peaked, which continued until late at night. Many pilgrims, mostly young people, went up on foot to worship the miraculous image of the Manifested Lady, some to fulfill some of their wishes, others to thank the Mother of God and others to ask for help and consolation.

On the eve of the festival Rev. Metropolitan of Ierapytni and Sitia, Mr. Kyrillos officiated during the Great Solemn Vespers of the holiday and at the end of the service, according to tradition, he blessed the breads in the forecourt of the Catholic Church of the Monastery. Instead of a sermon, the Rev. Pastoral Circular was read. Mr. Kyrillou "to the Holy Clergy, the Monastic Brotherhoods and the pious people of the Holy Metropolis of Ierapytni and Sitia" for the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin, from Panosiol. Chief Ambrose…