L. Edipsos: Vespers of Saint Panteleimon and veneration of Holy Relicstranslated

With due pomp, ecclesiastical order and deep contemplation, on the main day of the feast of the Holy Glorious Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, on Monday July 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm, the Vespers Mass was celebrated in the celebratory Holy Church of Agios Panteleimon in Loutra Edipsos, with the participation of many pious believers, who came to honor the patron and governor of the spa town. After the dismissal of Vespers, the Holy Invocation to Saint Panteleimon the Healer was performed, during which the blessing of the Artoklasia was also performed for the health and strengthening of the bakers, who honor Saint Panteleimon as their special patron.

Also, the wish for health was read in front of the Holy Icon of Saint Panteleimon of Iamatikos and of the Holy Relics, asking the Saint to grant health, strength and his grace to all devout Christians.

The Holy Service was performed by Protopresbyter Fr. Christos Ngelas, vicar of the Holy Church.

At the end of the Holy Service, the Head of the Holy Church, Protopresbyter Fr. Nikolaos Argyriou, addressed a topical spiritual speech, referring to life and...