Feast of Saint Parthenomartyros Kyriakitranslated

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

On Monday, July 6, Rev. Metropolitan of Petra and Herronissos Mr. Gerasimos officiated at the Solemn Vespers held at the Holy Church of Agia Kyriaki of Potamion Parish. Speaking about the life of Parthenomyros he noted: "She was called Sunday because she was born on such a day. She was connected to the Lord in her life, despite the fact that it was short. When he grew up and…

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Christopher Moore

The name detail is interesting — born on Sunday and named after the Lord’s day. Her short life still stayed tied to Christ right to the end. Thanks for the report from Potamies.

Michael Smith

The part about her being named Kyriaki because she was born on Sunday really stuck with me. It’s a simple thing, but it shows how her whole short life pointed straight to the Lord from the very first day. Thanks for posting the details from Potamies.

Paul Davis

That bit about her being named Kyriaki because she was born on Sunday really hits home. It’s like her whole short life was aimed at the Lord from day one, even before she could choose. Thanks for the report from Potamies.

Παρασκευή Παπαγεωργίου

The detail that she was born on a Sunday and was named Sunday from her first day is indeed impressive. It shows how quickly her life was connected to Christ, even in such a short time. Thanks for the report from Potamia, the evening must have been beautiful.

Юлія Кравченко

It is interesting that she was named Kiriaki precisely because of her birthday on Sunday. This really connected her life with the Lord from the very beginning, although she did not live long. Thanks for the details on Potamion, Father Gerasim.

Юрій Руденко

Yes, Julia, it was her birthday on Sunday that gave her this name - Kyriaki. The church in Potamion is small, but many locals gathered for the vespers, even from neighboring villages. Have you heard how her martyrdom is connected with the emperor Diocletian?

Sofija Ristić

Yes, she was given a name since she was born on Sunday, and it is beautifully associated with the Lord. The article says that life was short but firmly tied to Christ. Thanks for the news from Potami.

Κώστας Παπαγεωργίου

Yes, the birthday Sunday detail is one of the strongest. I remember that the despot said that from the first day of her life she was bound to the Lord, as if the testimony awaited her. Did you go to Potamia or did you read it afterwards?

Μιχάλης Κωνσταντίνου

Yes, this detail with the Sunday birthday impressed me too, it shows that nothing is accidental. I read it later, I didn't have time to go to Potamia because of work. Did you finally go?

Κατερίνα Γεωργίου

Yeah, I was also impressed by this one with her birth name. I went to the vespers at Potamia, it was a very nice atmosphere, few people but warm prayer. When will you be able to go to a festival this year?

Θεοδώρα Μακρή

Yes, I agree, nothing is random. I didn't make it either due to a shift at the store, but I read the text afterwards and I liked that the despot highlighted her short but meaningful life. Where will you go first this year, to Potamia or to another festival?

Ηλίας Καραγιάννης

Yes, Theodora, nothing accidental indeed. What stuck with me was what she said about her name and how she was connected to the Lord from the beginning. This year I will go to Potamia first, because it is nearby and I want to light a candle in Agia. You;

Δήμητρα Παπαγεωργίου

Yes, the name is indeed the first thing that struck me too. This year I will also go to Potamia on Sunday afternoon after work, because I have a shift in the morning. Shall we meet there if you happen to?

Σπύρος Γεωργίου

Yes, the name Kyriaki does stand out right away. I will be in Potamia from Sunday morning, because I want to fish a little before evening. If you finish your shift early, tell me to wait for you for coffee afterwards.

Παναγιώτης Νικολαΐδης

Yes, Spyre, the name Kyriaki does immediately come to mind. I'll try to finish the shift around 6, so if you're still in Potamia after dinner tell me to stop by for coffee. I will also bring some Turkish delight from the shop next door.

Ανδρέας Παναγιωτόπουλος

Yes, the name Kyriaki does come to mind immediately. I will also be in Potamia in the afternoon after the service, maybe we will meet there. About what time does your shift end?