High Priest Vespers at the celebratory Holy Church of Apostolos Sila of Kalou Chori, Meramvelloutranslated

With particular splendor and a large participation of devout Christians, on the evening of Wednesday 29 July 2026, the Great High Priestly Vespers of the feast of the memory of the holy Apostles Silas, Silouanos, Praised, Crescentos and Andronikos was celebrated in the celebratory Holy Church of St. Apostle Silas of the Parish of Kalos Chori, which is located on the old national highway Agios Nikolaos-Siteia and constitutes the boundary of the Metropolitan region of the Holy Metropolis of Ierapytni and Sitia. The service was officiated by Rev. Metropolitan of Ierapytni and Sitia Mr. Kyrillos in the forecourt of the historic church, who blessed the bread before the dismissal.

He preached the divine word, following the exhortation of Rev. Mr. Kyrillou, the parepidemon according to them in the birthplace of Agios Nikolaos, Aedesimol. Primate Emmanuel Karofyllakis, head of the Holy Church of Agios Panteleimonos Keratsini of the Holy Metropolis of Nicaea. The learned and active Clergyman focused in his inspiring speech both on the missionary activity of Saint Silas, disciple of the Septuagint, companion of the Apostle Paul and Bishop of Corinth, where he slept peacefully, and on the apostolic nature of the Church, which...