Feast of Saints Photios and Anikitostranslated

With the participation of a large number of pilgrims from the wider area, he celebrated the holy pilgrimage of Saints Photios and Anikitos, of the Parish of Platanos, in the beautiful Falasarna, building of St. John the Stranger. Vespers was officiated by Rev. Our pastor, Mr. Amfilochios, who in his speech mentioned among other things: "On this beautiful August evening we pray, in the spacious courtyards of this holy place of pilgrimage, of Saints Photios and Anikitos.

A holy and holy place, a building of St. John the Stranger, which counts more than 1000 years of life and Orthodox witness, sealing the place, the history and the generations of generations that were raised and nurtured in these same courtyards throughout all these centuries. We have gathered today persons known to each other, others unknown, of all ages and backgrounds, united by our common origin and our common root. Which one? Our faith in the Holy Triune God.

Our common place, without which our life loses its meaning and reason for existence. This faith that raised our Nation from its ashes, this faith that transforms hearts and unlocks Heaven. Anticipating the great joy of the Septi festival...