Solemn Vespers with thousands of believers in the Holy Monastery of Damastastranslated

At the Theotokofrouritos Monastery of Panagia Damasta, on the outskirts of Kallidromou Mountain, the Grand Solemn High Priestly Vespers of the Theotokos Feast of the Birth of the Virgin Mary was celebrated tonight under the patronage of His Eminence Metropolitan Fthiotidos Mr. Simeon. Crowds of believers from Lamia, the wider historical region of the triangle Alamana - Gorgopotamos - Thermopylae, as well as from neighboring Phocis, went up to the historic Monastery of Panagia, to place their reverence and faith in the Mother of the whole world, the Most Holy Theotokos Damasta, who "tames" human suffering.

The Sacred Hymns were performed with perfection by professors, students and graduates of the Conservatory of the Holy Metropolis "German the Melody" under the Director of the Lord Master of the Great Church of Christ Dr. Mr. Andreas Joakim, while the service was broadcast directly by the Radio Station of the Holy Metropolis (89.4 Fm) and on the Internet.

The choir of elders was presided over by the Preacher of the Holy Metropolis of Corinth and Professor of the Holy Monastery "Our Lady of All Joy" of Corinth, Archim. Fr. Anthimos Papalexopoulos, while the observance of church order was overseen by Saint General...