Metropolitan of Thessaliotidos: May the Mother of God become a model of life and attitudetranslated

With special reference to the person of the Most Holy Theotokos and the unique place she holds in the plan of the Divine Economy was the speech during the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Monastery of Panagia "Spilia", which was delivered by our Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Timotheus, yesterday Sunday, August 16, 2026.

The focus was placed on the relationship of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Christ and the attitude with which she lived. The Virgin was not just the one who gave birth to Christ, but became the Mother of God, as from her flesh the Son and Word of God took on human nature. Through her face, the union of the divine and the human is revealed in a unique way and the possibility of man to experience the presence of God in his life.

The role of the Virgin Mary as ambassador and mediator of people was particularly highlighted. Her maternal relationship with Christ is for the faithful a source of courage and hope, so that they turn to her prayer and ask for her protection and intercession.

A typical example is the miracle at the wedding of Cana. The request of the Virgin Mary for the lack of wine became the occasion for the revelation of the divine power of Christ and the realization of...