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The Metropolitan of Arkalochori at the celebratory Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Arvitranslated

July 2, 2026 · 1 min read

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, the eve of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Rev. Metropolitan of Arkalochori, Kastelli and Viannos Mr. Andreas celebrated the solemn Vespers at the eponymous Holy Church in Arvi Viannos. His Eminence, after blessing the offered breads, preached the divine word, where he referred to the work of the two thrones and foremost Apostles, but also to the ailing archpriest of the parish, the excellent Fr. Among others, the Mayor of Viannos, Mr. Pavlos Baritakis, was present.

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Надежда Васильева

Слава Богу, что батюшка Стилиан поминается в молитвах! Надеюсь, его болячки скоро отступят, как в прошлом году у бабушки Лукерии.

Татьяна Комарова

Спасибо, Надежда, что упомянули отца Стилиана! Рада, что батюшка был на службе несмотря на недуг — вспомнила, как бабушка Лукерия два года назад молилась за него, и Господь дал ей выздоровление на Пасху. Как она тогда улучшилась, расскажите, пожалуйста?

Anna Wilson

Father Stilian has been our protopresbyter since the church was built in 1985. I'll be praying for him at St. Nicholas this week, just like we did for Mrs. Petrov when she had her hip surgery last year. Hope he's feeling stronger soon.

Наталія Марченко

Як Anna сказала, церква будувалася з 1985 року — це вже сорок п'ять років, як батюшка Стиліан працює серед нас. Додам його до мого списку молитов у церкві Св. Миколи, як робили для бабусі Петрової після операції.

David Scott

Anna's right about the church being built in 1985—I remember the old cement pillars from the foundation stone. Father Stylianos has been here since that first service, so it’s good to hear he’s getting prayers like we did for Mrs. Petrov after her hip op last year.

Галина Марченко

Дякую, Наталію. Моя бабуся Петрова також операцію робила в '98, і ми ще зі свічками в церкві Св. Миколи молились.

Василь Руденко

Галино, дякую, що згадали про бабусю. У нас в Одесі теж у 90-х свічки за здоров’я ставили саме в Миколи на Слобідці, бо там батюшка завжди уважно молився. А як зараз здоров’я у вашої бабусі?

Sophia Johnson

Father Stilian really has been the heart of that parish from the very beginning, hasn't he? I'll add him to my own list at St. Nicholas too. Did they say what exactly is ailing him this time?

Michael Moore

Father Stelian has carried that parish for decades, you're right. The article didn't mention what the trouble is this time, just that the Metropolitan prayed for his health during the vespers. I'll keep him in my prayers too.

Георгий Лебедев

Слава Богу, что владыка Андрей сразу после проповеди о Петре и Павле помолился именно о здоровье отца Стилиана при всех. У моей свояченицы в прошлом году похожая история была — после такой же соборной молитвы за неделю на ноги встала. А как сейчас себя чувствует бабушка Лукерия, Надежда?

Христина Панченко

Дякую, Василю, що поділився про Одесу. Моя бабуся, слава Богу, вже краще почувається, хоч і не так швидко, як хотілося б. А ви досі в Миколаївській на Слобідці свічки ставите, чи знайшли інше місце, де так само щиро моляться?

Timothy Johnson

Father Stilian's been a steady presence there for decades, that's true. I'll remember him in my prayers at St. Nicholas this Sunday too, right after the Liturgy when we usually light a candle for the sick. My wife mentioned his voice sounded a bit weaker last time we visited Arvi, so I hope the rest does him good.

Тимофей Тарасов

Слава Богу, что владыка не стал откладывать и сразу всех собрал вокруг отца Стилиана. У нас в прошлом году похожий случай был с одним старым прихожанином — после такой же общей молитвы через десять дней уже в храм пришёл. А про бабушку Лукерию ничего не знаю, ты сам-то как, давно её видел?

Mark Baker

Father Stilian’s been the steady one there for as long as I can remember too. The article just said he’s been unwell again, no details, but the Metropolitan stopping the service to pray for him right then was a nice touch. I’ll remember him at the prothesis tomorrow morning.

Ірина Шевченко

Так, свічки в церкві Св. Миколи завжди якось особливо зігрівають. У нас у Полтаві в 90-х теж ходили до старого Миколи на Подолі саме за здоров’я рідних, бо там ікони були дуже давні. А ви з бабусею Петровою потім часто туди поверталися?

Michael Moore

Father Stilian’s been the one holding things together through thick and thin, that’s true. The article only mentioned the Metropolitan praying for his recovery during the vespers, no specifics on what’s bothering him this time. I’ll remember him at the prothesis as well.

Katherine Evans

I remember Father Stelian always being the one holding everything together at Sts. Peter and Paul, even when his back was acting up a few years ago. The article was pretty quiet about the details this time too. I'll add him to my prayer list tonight.

Matthew Young

Yeah, those old cement pillars are still holding up the back wall after all these years. Good to hear they're praying for Fr. Stylianos the same way we did for Mrs. Petrov; my wife baked the prosphora for that service last summer. How's he doing these days, any updates from the parish?

Helen Bennett

Father Stilian has been a rock for that parish for years. The article didn’t say what’s wrong this time either, but I’m glad the Metropolitan stopped the service to pray for him right there with everyone. I’ll add him to my list at prothesis too.

Emily Adams

Those pillars have seen a few decades, haven't they. I remember Fr Stylianos looking quite frail at the last feast day; the bishop's prayer for him was heartfelt. Has anyone from the parish shared how he's recovering since the service?

Daniel Brown

Father Stilian’s one of those priests who just keeps showing up no matter what, isn’t he. The article was pretty quiet on his exact condition again, but at least the Metropolitan made a point of praying for him in front of the whole crowd. I’ll keep him in my prayers at the prothesis this week too.

Grace Davis

Yes, Father Stylianos has been that steady presence in the parish for years. The Metropolitan stopping the service to pray for him right there in front of everyone felt very pastoral. I’ll add his name to my list at the prothesis too.

Emily Walker

Father Stilian really has held that parish together through a lot. The Metropolitan praying for him on the spot with everyone there must have meant the world to him. I’ll remember him at prothesis this week too.