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Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Mithymni at Panagia tis Petratranslated

August 17, 2026 · 1 min read

The faithful climbed the 114 steps to the Panagia of Petra Mithymni to attend the solemn vespers of the Most Holy Theotokos Horostatus of the Metropolitan of Mithymni, Mr. Chrysostomos. One of the most beautiful and original religious monuments and pilgrimages, which not only the town of Petra, but also the island of Lesvos has to show off is the venerable and historical pilgrimage "Panagia i Glykophilousa" or as it is called the Meteor of the Northern Aegean.

Due to the height of the rock, the Byzantine sounds could be heard throughout the area, conveying the call to the faithful of the Petra area.

Everything will go well with the wish of the Virgin Mary, the Metropolitan of Mithymni Mr. Chrysostomos wished us, who welcomed all the political and military authorities of the island to the area of ​​Petra for another year.

Metropolitan Mr. Chrysostomos, after wishing health to all the pious pilgrims, made a special reference to the feast of the Virgin Mary, conveying the joyous message of Christianity.

The pilgrimage of Panagia is a strong point of attraction for thousands of Greek and foreign visitors who every year go up to worship Megalochari, stand in awe and...

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Богдана Петрова
114-те стъпала са си сериозно изпитание, особено ако си с малко дете на ръце. Миналата година гледах как една баба ги изкачваше бавно и си мислех, че точно такава вяра трябва да имаме. Добре че владиката Чrysostomos напомни, че с благословията на Богородица всичко тръгва наред.
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