Spiritual elevation after 28 years at the Shrine of Saint Lazarus in Eretriatranslated

Chants were heard again in the ruins of the chapel of Saint Lazarus on the "Voudochi" hill in Eretria after 28 whole years. In a climate of deep emotion, spiritual upliftment and historical justification on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with the celebration of the Sanctification under the canopy and the all-living blessing of the Friend of Christ, Saint and Righteous Lazarus of the Four Days. The consecration was performed in the shrine of Agios Lazarus by Elder Fr. it was destroyed after water was dropped by a firefighting plane in extinguishing a fire in the area 28 years ago.

After the end of the consecration, despite the difficult and extremely dangerous part of the area, Father Zisis-Ioannis, accompanied by the cantors and the faithful, prayed in the ruins of the chapel of Saint Lazarus where the atmosphere vibrated with the melodious chants, which sounded again in this martyred place after more than 28 years of silence.

It was a…