The Pantocrator Monastery is preparing for the patron saint: Four days of prayer in honor of Saint Mary Magdalenetranslated

The Pantocrator Monastery in Drăgănești-Vlașca, Teleorman county, is preparing for the patron saint, in honor of the Holy Mironosița Maria Magdalena. The event will take place between July 19-22.

The liturgical events will begin on Sunday, July 19, when, from 08:30, the reliquary with the relics of the saint and the Icon of the Mother of God "Portărița", brought from the Iviron Monastery in the Holy Mount Athos, will be placed for worship. From 09:00, the Savior's Akathist will be celebrated, then, from 09:30, the Holy Bishop's Liturgy. On the same day, from 17:00, the Great Vespers will be celebrated together with the Litany.

On Monday, July 20, the feast of the Holy Prophet Elijah, the program will continue with the Akathist of the saint, from 09:00, and the Holy Liturgy, starting at 09:30.

On Tuesday, July 21, the faithful will participate in the Holy Liturgy, from 8:30 a.m., and from 8:00 p.m., the Vigil service will be held in honor of Saint Mary Magdalene.

The central moment of the patronage will take place on Wednesday, July 22, when the patron saint of the monastery will be honored. The program will start at 09:00, with the Akathist of St. Mary Magdalene, followed from 09:30 by the Holy Bishop's Liturgy.

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