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September 7, 2026 · 1 min read

On Sunday, August 6, 2026, on the commemoration of the arrival of the Holy Icon of the Virgin Mary "AXION ESTI" from Mount Athos, in September 2022, a Vigil was held at the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin of Komotini. The Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Panteleimon, speaking to the faithful people on the occasion of the presence of the holy icon of the Virgin Mary, wished from the bottom of his heart that the Lady Theotokos would protect and strengthen everyone, giving health, peace and spiritual joy to families and our country.

He also emphasized that the presence of the Virgin Mary is a beacon of hope, consolation and sanctification for every tested person.

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Горан Ангеловски

Yes, it's nice when the icon comes to us. I remember when he was in Skopje, the people stood in line all day to pray. May the Most Holy Mother of God protect us and grant us peace in our families, as Metropolitan Panteleimon said.

Claudia Wagner

Yes, there really is something special about the icon “Axion Esti”. In our community we used a small copy of this last year when baking prosphora, and many commented afterwards about how calm they felt. May Our Lady also grant health and peace to our children and families here in Munich, just as the Metropolitan said.

Florian Becker

Yes, the small copy of the Axion Esti at Prosphora-Backe created a very calm atmosphere for us. Last time in the community kitchen, two women who were usually hectic seemed completely relaxed afterwards. May Our Lady truly bring peace and health to families, as the Metropolitan said.

Georg Weber

Yes, the small copy at Prosphora-Backe sounds really nice. Here in Hamburg last year we stood in front of a similar icon in the church choir after singing an Akathistos hymn, and afterwards the whole group was much calmer while drinking coffee. May Our Lady also grant this inner peace to our two boys at school.

Martin Wagner

Yes, in our church choir we already had the little Axion Esti icon with us at the Prosphora baking day. Afterwards the mood was really quieter, almost as if someone had let the air out of the room. Hopefully it will bring the same peace to families that the Metropolitan mentioned.

Соломія Коваленко

Yes, the Axion Esti icon is truly special. Last year, a copy was also brought to our Vinnytsia church for the church holiday, and people stood in line almost until the evening. May the Mother of God give health and peace to families, as Metropolitan Panteleimon said.