Kyrillos of Olympus: The body is a carrier of divine gracetranslated

With the participation of many believers, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the holy Churches in the Metropolis of Rhodes, which are dedicated to the Holy Great Martyr George the Trophy Bearer, celebrated the annual commemoration of the Repatriation of his holy relics. The Feast of the Collection of the Holy Relics of Saint George, which the Church celebrates on November 3, is connected with the transfer and deposit of the Holy Relic of the Great Martyr in Lydda, Palestine, after the cessation of persecution against Christians. A magnificent church was erected there in honor of the Saint, which has since been an important pilgrimage for the faithful. The Feast recalls the deep respect of the Orthodox Church for holy relics, as a testimony of the holiness and grace of God, but also the sanctity of the human body.

The Most Holy Bishop of Olympus, Mr. Kyrillos, presided over the solemn Vespers and presided over the Litany at the Parish Church of Agios Georgios Platanios. During his speech, he referred to the history of the establishment of the holiday, as well as the sanctity of the human body, underlining the importance of respecting the body as a creation of God and a carrier of divine grace.

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