The feast of the miracle of Agia Eufimia in N. Chalcedontranslated

Solemnly and with due splendor, the feast of the memory of the miracle of Saint Glorious Great Martyr Euphemia was celebrated during the Fourth Ecumenical Synod (451) in the eponymous celebrating Holy Church in N. Chalcedon. On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Great Solemn High Priestly Vespers of the holiday was held, presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aeneos Mr. Makarios and the participation of a multitude of clergy.

The divine speech was preached by the Most Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Makarios, who referred to the martyred life of Saint Euphemia, as well as the importance of the miracle, which was performed during the Fourth Ecumenical Synod of Chalcedon.

Earlier, as part of the celebration, Metropolitan Mr. Makarios, in the presence of the holy clergy, welcomed the Holy Relic of Osia Matron of Aommatos in the propylaea of ​​the Holy Church, which was then placed in prostration for the blessing and sanctification of the faithful people.

On the main day of the feast, Saturday July 11, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion and Chalkidon, Mr. Gavriil officiated at the Orthro Service and then celebrated the Solemn Divine Liturgy, flanked by clergy from both the Local...