Solemn Vespers of Prophet Ilias in Arkalochori...translated

On July 19, 2026 evening, Rev. Our Metropolitan Mr. Andreas went to the celebratory Holy Church of the Prophet Helios, on the hill of Arkalochori, where he celebrated the Great Vespers. Before the dismissal, he blessed the offered breads. The ministry of speech was undertaken by Protopr. and Doctor, Fr. Antonios Patrikiou, who theologically referred to the Life and miracles performed by the Prophet Elias. Our venerable Pastor, in his homily, thanked both Fr. Antonios for his theological speech, as well as the present General Hierarchal Commissioner of the I. Metropolis of Goumenissa, Axioupoleos and Polykastro, who had come from Arkalochori, Protopr. Ignatios Kalogerakis. Finally, a trisayo was held for the blessed Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronou, Mr. Damascenes, who was one of the High Priests who performed the Holy Opening of the Church, as well as for the first founder of the church, blessed Georgios Charalambakis and the late Iakovos Tzagarakis who lost his life in the small church during the earthquake September 27, 2021. Among others, the present was given by: the Mayor of Minoas Pedias, Mr. Vassilis Kegeroglou, the Deputy Mayor, Mr. Ioannis Symianakis, the President of the Community...