Polyhieratic Vespers of Agia Marina in Lerostranslated

With splendor and Byzantine magnificence, the memory of Saint Martyr Marini was celebrated again this year, in the Parish of the same name on the island of Leros. On the evening of Thursday, July 16, 2026, in the afternoon, the Great Solemn Multi-hierarchical Vespers was held with Artoklasias, presided over by the Reverend Metropolitan of Symi, Mr. Chrysostomos, joined in prayer by the Reverend Metropolitan of Leros, Kalymnos and Astypalaia, Mr. Paisios, of Theophiles Bishops of Halicarnassus Mr. Adrianos, Mr. Stefanos of Stratonikeia and Mr. Antoniou of Rodostolo. The holy High Priests were flanked by the Holy Clergy of the Island, as well as priests from other Metropolitans. A multi-member choir of beautiful cantors sang in the Holy Rectory under the direction of Raphael Hatzilaris.

During the Vespers, the Mayor of Leros Tim. Kottakis, the MP of Dod/sou M. Konsolas, the president of the Board of Directors were present. T. Koumbaros, the vice-mayors E. Helmi, Emm. Maravelias, G. Koutouzos, V. Kouvas, the leader of the opposition M. Kolias, municipal councilors of the coalition and opposition, the representative of the Periphery. N. Aegean I. The founder, the military authorities of the superior of the Guard Leros, the Security Forces, representatives of organizations and associations and...