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The patron saint of Veroia, St. Anthony the Younger, is celebrating – Program of Massestranslated

July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

The city of Veroia will celebrate with splendor during the two days of July 31st and August 1st the summer festival of its patron saint, Saint Anthony of Neos, in the Pilgrimage Church of the same name, to which, as every year, on the occasion of the Feast of the Advancement of the Holy Cross, the Holy Cross from the Holy Pilgrimage of Panagia Sumela will be transferred. On Friday, July 31, at 7:00 pm, the reception of the Holy Cross will take place and then a Solemn High Priestly Vespers will be celebrated. A pandemic litany of the Holy Relics of Saint Anthony and the Holy Cross will follow in the main streets of the city.

At 11:00 p.m. the established Holy Vigil will be held.

On Saturday, August 1, at 7:00 am, the High Priestly Mass and the established Consecration will be held, presided over by our Pastor Mr. Panteleimonos.

In the evening of the same day, at 7:00 p.m., the Meteorite Resurrection Vespers will be celebrated.

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Николай Соколов

It’s good that the Cross from Sumela is brought to the holiday every year. I wonder how many people usually gather for the all-night vigil at 11 pm? Last year, they say, the area was full.

Дмитрий Соловьёв

It’s good that the Cross from Sumela is brought every year, this is already a tradition. Last year, many people also came out to the lithium, especially when the relics were carried along the central streets. And the all-night vigil at 11 pm - I wonder if the square is really filled, or if it’s mostly those who don’t leave the church.

Григорий Зайцев

Yes, the tradition with the Cross from Sumela has been going on for ten years, and rightly so. Last year I was also at the lithium - when the relics were carried along the main street, a lot of people really came out, they even watched from the balconies. But about the square at 11 pm - I wonder if I checked it myself or heard from someone?

John Johnson

The cross from Soumela coming every year really ties the whole thing together. Last time I read about it, they said the procession with the relics down the main streets draws folks even from the balconies, like Gregory mentioned. Wonder if the vigil at 11 still packs the square that full this year.

Marie Martin

Yes, it is a beautiful tradition this transfer of the Cross of Soumela every year for the celebration. Last year I saw photos of the litany with the relics in the main streets, the people on the balconies, it must have been impressive. I wonder if the 11 p.m. agripnia still attracts so many people to the square.

Maria Ionescu

Last year I saw the pictures of the litias through the center of Veria, when the relics of Saint Anthony and the Cross of Sumela passed through the main streets, and people even went out to the balconies. I think it's nice that they kept this tradition for ten years. Does the square really fill up at the agrypnia at 11 in the evening or do more people come who stay in the church?

Δημήτρης Αθανασίου

This year I am thinking of going to the Friday litany, especially when they bring the relics and the Holy Cross from Sumela to the main streets. Last year I heard that there were people even on the balconies, as others say. The vigil at 11 seems a bit late to me, but if the square fills up it will be worth it.