Brilliant celebration of the Dormition of the Virgin in the Great Virgin of Neapolistranslated

With particular splendor and in a climate of deep darkness, the great Theodoric feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated in Neapolis, in the Holy Metropolitan Church of the Great Panagia of Neapolis, with the participation of a large number of believers. On the evening of Friday, August 14, 2026, the Great High Priestly Vespers was held, presided over by Rev. Metropolitan of Kydonia and Mr. Titus of Apokoron, who preached the Divine Word, concelebrating with the relevant Pastor, Rev. Metropolitan of Petra and Herroniss Mr. Gerasimos and Rev. Metropolitan of Arkalochori, Kastelli and Viannos Mr. Andreou.

On the patron saint's day, Saturday August 15, the Orthros and the Solemn Multi-hierarchical Divine Liturgy of concelebrants, Rev. Metropolitan Mr. Andreou, who spoke about the Virgin Mary, Rev. Metropolitan of Petra and Herronisos, Mr. Gerasimos and of Kydonias and Apokoronos, Mr. Titos. This was followed by the procession of the Holy Icon through the main streets of Neapolis.

Among others, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Mr. Yiannis Plakiotakis, the Mayor of Agios Nikolaos, Mr. Manolis Menegakis, the Deputy Governor of Lasithi, Mr. Yiannis Androulakis, representatives of the local authorities, the Bodies...