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Program for the feast of Saint Euphemia in Nea Chalkidonatranslated

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

On the occasion of the commemoration of the miracle of the glorious Great Martyr and Glorious Euphemia during the Fourth Ecumenical Synod (451), the Holy Church of Agia Euphemia in Nea Chalkidona is celebrating, in which a piece of the Holy Relic of the Saint is kept. The Holy Services will be held according to the following schedule:

Holiday program

Friday, July 10

7:30 p.m.: Reception of the Holy Relic of Osias Matron of Aommatos and then the Grand Solemn High Priestly Vespers, with Artoklasia and the Holy Sermon.

9:00 p.m.: Holy Prayer to Saint Euphemia the Great Martyr and Osia Matrona.

Saturday July 11

Time 07.00 am: Orthros and Solemn High Priestly Divine Liturgy, officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion and Chalcedon, Mr. Gabriel.

Time 7.30 pm: Metheortos Vespers.

Time 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 am: Holy Vigil in memory of our Holy Father Paisios of Agioreitos.

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Петро Шевчук

Цікаво, що в п'ятницю ввечері привезуть частинку мощей преподобної Матрони. А в суботу вранці архієрейська літургія з митрополитом Гавриїлом. Сподіваюся, багато людей збереться на всеношну за святого Паїсія.

Sarah Moore

I didn't know they were bringing a piece of St. Matrona the Blind's relics on Friday evening. That makes the Great Vespers even more special, especially with Metropolitan Gabriel serving the Liturgy Saturday morning. Hope the vigil for St. Paisios draws a good crowd too.

Илья Смирнов

Хорошо, что везут частицу мощей преподобной Матроны именно в пятницу вечером — после такого и всенощная за Паисия, наверное, особенно соберётся. Митрополит Гавриил на Литургии в субботу тоже дело хорошее. Интересно, много ли народу придёт из соседних приходов.

Xenia Walker

That relic of St. Matrona really does add something extra to the Vespers; I remember how moved I was the last time a visiting relic came through our parish. Metropolitan Gabriel’s Liturgy should be beautiful too. Are you planning to stay for any of the overnight vigil for St. Paisios?

Тарас Панченко

Так, Петре, цікаво, що мощі Матрони привезуть саме перед вечірнею. Я теж сподіваюся, що на агриппію за Паїсія прийде багато людей, особливо після літургії з митрополитом Гавриїлом. Може, хтось із наших львівських теж планує поїхати?