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+ FIRST PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN OF KASTROU LEROS (2.8.2026)translated

August 3, 2026 · 1 min read

On the evening of Sunday 2-8-2026, in a gloomy atmosphere, the Vespers Service and the Prayer Rule to the Most Holy Theotokos were held in the surrounded Holy Church of the Virgin of Leros Castle, presided over by our Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Paisios, supported by the priests of the island. The Divine Word was preached by His Holiness, who wished a happy fifteenth of August, and [...]

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