Solemn High Priestly Vespers on the Feast of the Prophet Helios at Agios Trimithiastranslated

The solemn High Priestly Vespers on the feast of the Prophet Helios was celebrated with ecclesiastical splendor at the Holy Temple of the Prophet Helios, in the community of Agioi Trimithias. The holy service was officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Tamasos and Orini, Mr. Isaias, who preached the divine word, in the presence of a large number of believers, as well as refugees from the community of the Prophet Ilias Karpasia, who participated in their established annual meeting.

In his sermon, His Holiness referred to the great figure of Prophet Helios, stressing that he is a timeless model of unwavering faith, divine zeal and absolute trust in God. He emphasized that the Prophet never compromised with error and apostasy, but remained steadfast in the truth, even in the most difficult moments of his life. He also pointed out that God often works quietly in history, as revealed to the Prophet "ἐν αὔρᾳ λεπτῇ", calling on believers to keep their hope unshakable even when everything seems humanly dead ends.

He made special reference to the tragic events of 1974 and the ongoing consequences of the Turkish invasion and occupation, expressing his...