Solemn Vespers of Saint Nektarios in Vatopedino Metohi in Porto Lagos (PHOTO)translated

The solemn Vespers in memory of Agios Nektarios was celebrated with splendor in Vatopedino Metohi in Porto Lagos.

Porto Lagos – Photoreportage ope.gr : Raphael Georgiadis

With the participation of a large number of believers, the solemn Vespers in memory of Saint Nektarios was celebrated in Vatopedino Metohi in Porto Lagos, where the chapel dedicated to the Saint is located, bringing together many pilgrims who came to commemorate the great Saint of Orthodoxy.

The service was officiated by the Most Reverend Bishop of Polystylos, Mr. Sophronios, flanked by the Professor of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, Elder Ephraim, Vatopedi fathers, as well as priests from various Holy Metropolises. Amidst an atmosphere of rejoicing and prayer, those present participated in the holy service, paying the due honor to Saint Nektarios, the miraculous Bishop of Pentapolis.

During Vespers, the Most Reverend Bishop Mr. Sophronios referred extensively to the life of Saint Nektarios, presenting important stages of his life and spiritual path. Beginning in his younger years, he made reference to his desire to learn and…