New Ionian Gabriel: Saint Euphemia's Life Embodies Christian Virtuetranslated

With fitting brilliance, the seventh commemoration of the Glorious and Great Martyr Saint Euphemia was celebrated on the Cathedral Church of New Chalcidona. On the eve of the feast, Wednesday, September 15, 2026, an iconography reception took place for the Holy Image "Worthy of Adoration," and subsequently, the Great Vespers concluded with a choir service led by the Most Reverend Metropolitan Anaeon Macarius.

The holy word was proclaimed by the Most Reverend Metropolitan Anaeon Macarius, who spoke about the greatness of Saint Euphemia's faith. With her martyrdom and rare spiritual gifts, she is a luminous example of devotion to Christ.

Following this, the Hierarchical Vigil concluded.

In the morning of the feast day, Thursday, September 16, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of New Ionia, Philadelphias, Heracleios, and Chalcidona Gabriel presided over Matins and subsequently celebrated the Archieratic Divine Liturgy with priests and deacons from the Holy Metropolis.

In the Divine Liturgy, the Mayor N. Philadelpheias-N. Chalcidona Ioannis Tompologlou, Deputy Mayors, members of the Municipal Councils and Local Committees of the Municipality,...