The Synaxis of Panagia Vourliotissa in N. Philadelphiatranslated

Solemnly and with due splendor, the Holy Metropolis of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion and Chalcedon celebrated the Synod of the Holy Miraculous Icon of the Blessed Virgin of Vourliotissa, Patron and Protector of the city of N. Philadelphia, which is kept as a precious treasure in the Holy Dormition Cathedral Theotokou N. Philadelphia. On the day of the holiday in the morning, Sunday October 4, 2026 (2 Luke) the Solemn Multi-priestly Divine Liturgy was celebrated, presided over by the Reverend Metropolitan of Maroneia and Komotini Mr. Panteleimon and concelebrated by the Reverend Metropolitans of Sisanio and Siatistis Mr. Athanasios and the intimate Pastor of Nea Ionia Mr. Gabriel, flanked by many elders and deacons. The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aeneos, Mr. Makarios, was present at the holy Vima praying together.

The Divine Liturgy was attended by the Vice-President of the Government and Minister of State Mr. Kostis Hatzidakis, the Minister of Health Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, the Member of Parliament for the Northern Sector of Athens Ms. Athena Linou, the Mayor of N. Philadelphia-N. Mr. Ioannis Tombouloglou of Chalkidon, Deputy Mayors, members of the Municipal Councils and the three Municipalities of the Metropolis...