Speech of the Bishop of Christoupolis Varnavas in Lygourio of Argolistranslated

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 19:00, there will be a speech by His Eminence Bishop of Christoupolis Mr. Varnavas, Primate of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, on the subject of "Saint Philotheus the Athena", at the Spiritual Center of Agios Basilios (ground floor of the Holy Church), in Lygourio. Saint Philothée, with her great social and charitable work, her practical support of the weak and her special concern for the education and protection of young women, is a timeless model of Christian love, sacrifice and contribution to fellow human beings.

The Most Reverend Bishop of Christoupolis Mr. Barnabas, through his theological speech, will shed light on unknown and known aspects of the life of Saint Philotheus, highlighting the topical message of her holiness and the importance of her work for modern society. It will highlight the life, work and contribution of Saint Philothea of ​​Athens, a great figure of the Orthodox Church and Athenian history, who with her faith, love and selfless contribution left a timeless spiritual imprint.

Members of the Byzantine music school of our Diocese will participate, under the direction of professor -...