Feast of Saint Nikitas the Great Martyr in the Metropolis of Petra and Herronissostranslated

On the afternoon of Monday, September 14, Rev. Metropolitan of Petra and Herronissos Mr. Gerasimos went to the Parish of Mesa Potamos, where he officiated during the Solemn Vespers held in the celebratory Holy Church of Agios Magalomartyros Nikitas. Addressing the faithful, he underlined: "Christ exhorts us to learn how to stand under the Cross. As one of the glorifications of the holiday says, with fear for our sin but also with joy because we trust in the One who ascended on it, who gave His blood to give eternal life to all who believe in His Crucifixion and Resurrection".

Then His Holiness referred to the life and martyrdom of the celebrating Saint, to conclude: "Bishop Theofilos of Gothia who taught piety to Saint Nikitas, drew his attention to what he was taught to observe throughout his life, as the Apostle Paul advises us. This he did. Despite the difficulties, despite the martyrdoms and fears in which he was subjected to, he had learned to love the truth, to love the light. He who loves the sun of righteousness, abhors works...