Panagia Myrtidiotissa was honored in Achilleio of Farsalontranslated

With the participation of the faithful of Achilleios of Pharsalon, the evening of Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios, the Vespers for the Assembly of the Most Holy Theotokos of the invoked "Myrtidiotissa" was celebrated. The service was officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Thessaliotidos and Phanariofersalon, Mr. Timotheus, who honored with his presence the feast of the Virgin Mary, while the faithful came to the Holy Church to pray and honor the Most Holy Theotokos, invoking Her grace and protection.

During his speech, he referred to the living and uninterrupted relationship of the Virgin Mary with the life of the Church and the faithful, emphasizing that every holiday in her honor is a source of spiritual joy and a reminder that, despite her Ascension and glorious transition to heaven, she did not leave the world.

As he mentioned, honoring the Virgin Mary creates a special spiritual joy, which "does not disappear, is not lost". The Church, through the feasts of the Theotokos, comes to remind the faithful of this constant relationship and Her care for man.

He made special reference to the importance of the forty days after the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.…