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Monastic Assembly in the Metropolis of Nafpaktos and Agios Vlasiostranslated

September 10, 2026 · 1 min read

On Thursday, September 10, 2026, on the occasion of the anniversary of the enthronement of the Metropolitan of Nafpaktos and St. Vlasios Mr. Ierotheos and his priest, a Divine Liturgy was held and then a Gathering of the monks and nuns of the Metropolis, in the Holy Sanctuary of Panagia Gorgoepikou Nafpaktos. The Holy Liturgy and the Synaxis were attended by the Monastic Brotherhoods of the Holy Monastery of the Dormition of the Virgin of Ambelakiotissa with Professor Fr. Gorgoepikopou, who hosted the Synaxis, under the Sister Christofili Monachi.

After the end of the Divine Liturgy, a treat was offered to the Archontariki of the Hesychastiri and then the Prioress of the Holy Monastery of the Holy Forerunner of Vombokus, Irini Monakhi, gave an introductory speech saying that this monastic gathering is an opportunity to return to the essence of the monastic vocation and to the faithful preservation of the sacred heritage of the Orthodox Church and the monastic life. The monk offers his whole being to…

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Emma Baker
Sounds like a good day up there at the Gorgoepikoos. I noticed Mother Irene from Vovkos spoke about returning to the heart of the monastic calling — that part stuck with me. We could all use that reminder, even those of us just trying to keep the kitchen and the garden in order down here in Pittsburgh.
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