Monk Priest from the Metropolitan of Mantineia and Kynouria at the Monastery of Panagia Gorgoepikou Nestanitranslated

In an emotional atmosphere, tonight, Monday September 28, 2026, High Priestly Vespers and Monk's curation was held at the Holy Monastery of Panagia Gorgoepikou Nestani. During the Vespers service, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Mantineia and Kynouria, Mr. Epiphanios, assisted by Priests, officiated.

During the Mass, the Metropolitan consecrated Mr. Antonio Xagoraris as a Monk, keeping his secular name.

The Protosygellos of the I. Metropolis Panosiol attended the Mass. Chief Stefanos Kappes, the Professors of the Holy Monasteries of the Nativity of the Theotokos Emyalon Dimitsani Panosiol. Chief Damaskinos, Panagias Panton Haras Corinthia Panosiol. Chief Anthimos, Agios Nikolaos Varso Arcadia Panosiol. Chief Melchizedek, Panagias Gorgoepikou Nestanis Panosiol. Chief Nektarios, Priests of neighboring Metropolises and the Deacon of the Metropolis Fr. Alexios Zarzanis.

In his sermon, the Reverend Metropolitan referred to the special gifts of Saint Anthony, underlining, among other things, God-given quietness and study, virtues that characterized the Saint's life. At the same time, he referred to his six-month ministry in the Holy Church of Saint Anthony Ano Patision,...