Reception of Holy Relics of the Saints in Larissa at Agios Nikolaos of Larissatranslated

With special ecclesiastical splendor, rapture and spiritual emotion, the festive events in honor of the Synagogue of the Saints in Larissa began again this year, in the Holy Church of Agios Nikolaos of Larissa. In the context of the celebrations, the miraculous Holy Icon of Panagia Armeniotissa, as well as the graceful Holy Relics of the local Saints, which constitute a valuable spiritual treasure and a living testimony of holiness within our local Church, were placed for worship and sanctification by the faithful. Afterwards, the Holy Mystery of Euchelaion was celebrated, under the patronage of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Larissa and Tyrnavos, Mr. Ieronymos, in an atmosphere of prayer and reverence.

During his theologically thorough and spiritually beneficial sermon, our respected Pastor referred to the deepest meaning of the Holy Eucharist, emphasizing that it is one of the great Mysteries of our Church, through which man invokes God's mercy, healing grace and blessing for his soul and body. He pointed out that the Holy Eucharist is not a simple religious habit nor an external act of blessing, but an essential opportunity for prayer,...