"Orthodox Monasticism and Hierarchal Ministry": Consecrated to the Blessed Archbishop Anastasios, the 5th Orthodox Monastic Synaxis in Lefkadatranslated

The Holy Metropolitan of Lefkada and Ithaca and the Holy Monastery of Phaneromeni Lefkada are organizing the 5th Orthodox Monastic Synaxis, which will take place under the auspices of the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece from October 13 to 15, 2026. The fall event is dedicated to the Blessed Archbishop of Durazzo, Dyrrachium, and all Albania, Ioannos.

Program of the Synaxis

First Day of Monastic Synaxis

October 13, 2026

10:00 AM Assembly of Conferences – Registrations.

10:15 AM Official reception of the Venerable Archbishop of Durazzo, Dyrrachium, and all Albania, Ioannos, by the Very Reverend Metropolitan of Lefkada and Ithaca, Theophilos, at the gates of the Holy Monastery.

10:30 AM Arrival and reception of the holy relic of the hand of our Venerable Archbishop Nektarios, Wonderworker of the Pentapolis.

10:45 AM Divine Liturgy in honor of the Holy Monastery.

11:00 AM Blessing of the Synod of the Holy Monastery.

11:30 AM Opening of the Monastic Synaxis - Greetings.

12:00 PM Announcement of the opening of the 5th Monastic Synaxis by the Very Reverend Metropolitan of Lefkada and Ithaca, Theophilos.

First Session

Chairman...