The celebratory events for the Gathering of the eight Local Saints in Karditsa culminatedtranslated

Today, Sunday, September 20, 2026, the festivities for the Gathering of the eight Local Saints in Karditsa, centered on the Holy Metropolitan Church of Saints Constantine and Helen, culminated with particular splendor and in an atmosphere of spiritual joy. In the morning, the Orthros and the Divine Liturgy were celebrated, presided over by the Metropolitan of Zichna and Nevrokopi Mr. Ierotheos and with the participation of the Metropolitans of Maroneia and Komotini Mr. Panteleimonos and Thessaliotidos and Mr. Timotheus of Phanariofersalon. The Hierarchs participated in the liturgical events of the holiday, honoring the eight Saints associated with local church history and tradition.

The Synod of the eight Local Saints and the power of faith In the context of the commemoration of the eight Local Saints, the Metropolitan of Zichna and Nevrokopi Mr. Ierotheos expressed his joy for his presence in Karditsa and his participation in the celebration of the Holy Metropolis of Thessaliotides and Fanariofersalon.

Referring to the spiritual message of the day, he particularly focused on the power of faith, which he characterized as the liturgical and saving power of every Saint and as the greatest power that can be known by...