The message of Metropolitan Artis at the Dormition of the Virgintranslated

The Most Reverend Metropolitan Artis, Mr. Kallinikos, in his message for the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin, states that "She who cradled the Lord in her arms, sleeps, and death becomes a passage to life. Her Ascension becomes a joyous celebration, because from her Ascension the light of the Resurrection rises and the path of eternal life opens before us". His Eminence wishes that the Virgin Mary covers every home, every aching heart and the whole world, and may she always intercede for all of us.

The message of Metropolitan Artis

The Church stands with rapture in front of the fifth Assumption of the Virgin Mary. She who held the Lord in her arms, surrenders her soul to His hands. He sleeps, and death becomes a passage to life. Her Ascension becomes a joyous celebration, because from her Ascension the light of the Resurrection rises and the way of eternal life opens before us.

The Virgin Mary leaves us her blessing and her example. He lived quietly, with humility, obedience and a heart full of love. She offered her entire existence to God and became Mother and purpose for every human being. In the noise and turmoil of our time, let us turn to the...