Epiphanios of Mantineias: The true life of the Church is not based on virtual communicationtranslated

The memory of Saint and Healer Panteleimon was celebrated with all splendor in the Holy Metropolis of Mantineia and Kynouria. On the eve of the feast, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Mantineia and Kynouria, Mr. Epifanios, officiated during the solemn Vespers at the parish Church of Agios Panteleimonos Keraseas of the Municipality of Tripoli, flanked by the Archdeacon of the I. Metropolis Panosiol. Chief Stefano Cappe and Priests of the Metropolis.

The Metropolitan in his sermon referred to the double testimony of Saint Panteleimon, who dedicated his life to the ministry of people as Anargyros physician and remained faithful to Christ until his martyrdom. He emphasized that his example calls believers to fight against selfishness and passions, while he warned about the dangers of uncontrolled technological development and artificial intelligence, when they alienate man from God and fellow man. Finally, he emphasized that the true life of the Church is based on the living communion of persons and not on virtual communication. In closing, he thanked the Priests, the faithful present, but especially the Chant of the Chants and the Lead Chant Mr. Vasilei...