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Speeches at the Synod of the I.M.M. Vatopedi during the celebration of Agia Zoni (VIDEO)translated

September 14, 2026 · 1 min read

Solemnly and according to the saintly order, the feast of the Deposition of the Holy Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos was celebrated in the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, where the unique theological relic from the earthly life of our Virgin Mary has been kept for centuries. In the context of the solemn celebrations, following the invitation of the Dean of the Monastery, Elder Ephraim, the Metropolitan of Thessaliotidos and Phanariofersalon, Mr. Timotheus, presided over the holy services.

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The Professor of I.M.M. Elder Ephraim of Vatopedi, the Metropolitan of Thessaliotidos and Phanariofersalon Mr. Timotheus, the Political Commander of Mount Athos Mr. Alcibiades Stefanis and the former Minister of Rural Development and Food Mr. Kostas Tsiaras addressed solemn speeches to the present fathers and pilgrims.

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Петро Шевчук

Thanks for the news. It was interesting to hear that it was Metropolitan Timofey who led the service at the invitation of Elder Ephraim. And they also mentioned former minister Tsiaras - I didn't expect to see his name on Athos.