Feast of the Holy Church of Agios Apostolos Thomas Amarousioutranslated

The memory of Saint Thomas the Glorious Apostle was celebrated in the parish of the same name in the city of Amarousi on the two days of October 5 and 6, 2026. On the eve of the feast, Monday, October 5, 2026, a Grand Solemn High Priestly Vespers was held, officiated by His Eminence the Metropolitan of Kifissia, Amarousi, Oropou and Mr. Kyrillos Marathon, supported by local priests. The ministry of the divine word was undertaken by His Eminence Archimandrite Fr. Efstratios Delatolas, High Priestly Commissioner of Pefkis-Transfiguration, who, on the occasion of the memory of the Holy Glorious Apostle Thomas, emphasized that for the Christian, death is not an end, but a passage to eternal life. The initial "disbelief" of the Apostle Thomas was not a denial of Christ, but a well-intentioned need for confirmation. When Thomas was assured of the Resurrection, he acquired great courage and missionary zeal, reaching as far as Persia and India, where he preached the Gospel and finally martyred for Christ.

The missionary zeal of St. Thomas is held up as a model for every Christian. It is not expressed through shouting, violence or aggression, but through unity with the Church, obedience to the Bishop, love, patience, humility, courage and...