Kifissias Kyrillos: The Virgin is the great model of man who unites with Godtranslated

The Feast of the Virgin Mary of "Myrtidiotissa" was celebrated at the homonymous feast in Metochio of St. Paul of St. Mountains in Stamata Attica on the two days of September 23 and 24, 2026. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Kifissia, Amarousiou, Oropou and Marathon, Mr. Kyrillos, officiated at the Great Solemn High Priestly Vespers of the celebratory Metochi Panagia "Myrtidiotissa", of the Holy Monastery of Saint Paul of Mount Athos in Stamata, Attica. His Eminence was flanked by the Metochiaris of Metochion monk Ioasaf, the Preacher of the Metropolis of Panos. Chief Father Porphyrios Fragakos, and clergymen of the wider region of Attica.

At the end of the Epistles, the Reverend Pastor preached the divine word. In his brief introduction he stated that:

" St. Proclus, Patriarch of Constantinople, emphasizes that in all creation there is nothing equal or superior to the Virgin Mary, then of course Jesus Christ. The whole creation stands in awe before God: the angels praise Him, the Seraphim sing "Holy, Holy, Holy", the sky, the sea, the Jordan, Sinai and all creation testify to His power and glory.

And yet, that which…