Public reappearance of Archbishop Ahridos Stefanostranslated

After several weeks of absence from his public worship and pastoral activities for health reasons, Archbishop Ahridos Mr. Stefanos appeared publicly on the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Archbishop Mr. Stefanos participated by praying during the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Skopje, which was held on September 21.

According to religia.mk this appearance came after a period in which the head of the Skopje Church did not participate in some public worship activities, and in August he also canceled his announced visit to the American-Canadian diocese.

On August 25, the Office of the Holy Synod of Bishops announced that Mr. Stefanos will not visit the American-Canadian Diocese "for health reasons and on the recommendation of doctors".

The visit was to be part of the diocesan gathering events organized by the Parish of Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Willowbrook, Chicago, according to religia.mk. In announcing the cancellation of the visit, the Holy Synod did not disclose...