The feast of Saint John Koukouzelos in Komotinitranslated

On the evening of Wednesday, September 30, 2026, on the feast day of Saint John of Koukouzelos, the Master of Byzantine Music and patron of the Association of Friends of Byzantine Music of the Holy Metropolis of Maroneia and Komotini, "Saint John the Damascene", the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Maroneia and Komotini, Mr. Panteleimon officiated during the Vespers service in the Holy Church of Agios Tryphonos Komotini, whose chantries were graced by the Hieropsaltes of the Metropolis. In his speech, His Holiness referred to the life and contribution of the angelic composer Osios to the hymnography of our Church, who enriched our Byzantine Music with masterpieces, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Before the dismissal of Vespers, he sent a memorial prayer for the repose of all the expatriated Hyeropsalts and Founders, Members, Donors and Collaborators of the Association of Friends of Byzantine Music.

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