The feast of the Assumption of the Virgin in Vatopedino Metohi in Porto Lagos (PHOTO)translated
A multitude of believers from Greece and abroad gathered in Porto Lagos for the feast of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the Vatopedino Metochi of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi.
PORTO LAGOS – Photo report: Raphael Georgiadis, ope.gr
The Holy Vigil began at 8:00 p.m., according to the Agiorite standard, presided over by the Professor of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, Elder Ephraim.
Vatopedi fathers and priests participated in the Vigil, while the dance of the Vatopedi fathers performed the hymns of the service.
Elder Ephraim's speech In his speech, Elder Ephraim referred to the Most Holy Theotokos and the importance of humility and devotion to God, presenting the Virgin Mary as a model of faith and life for the Orthodox.
Also present is Jonathan Jackson Among the pilgrims who attended the religious events was the American actor Jonathan Jackson.
The feast of the Assumption of the Virgin is one of the most important religious moments of the year for Porto Lagos, with the Vatopedino Metohi gathering every year a large number of believers.
On the occasion of the presence of the Professor of the Most Holy...
