Archpriestly mass at Panagia Soumela – The "Council of Pontia" mettranslated

At the Holy Pilgrimage of Panagia Sumela in Vermio, on Sunday July 5, 2026, a High Priestly Mass was held, during which the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Berea, Naoussa and Campania, Mr. Panteleimon, preached the divine Word, while the Most Reverend Bishop Domenikos took part. Athenagoras. In his sermon, Metropolitan Mr. Panteleimon highlighted the support of his neighbor, patience and forgiveness as a central message. He called on believers to transcend selfishness, emphasizing that love and solidarity create the conditions for unity, cooperation and progress.

The sermon of the Metropolitan of Berea, Naoussis and Campania Mr. Panteleimonos in detail: "Bear each other's burdens and thus fulfill the law of Christ".

A way, which leads easily to the perfect application of Christ's teaching and commands, is indicated to us today with the last sentence of the apostolic reading from his letter to the Christians of Galatia, the first apostle Paul.

And who is he? Let each of us bear the other's burdens. "You carry each other's burdens", writes the great Apostle.

He does not ask us to fast, to…