Theotokos Hymns from the Practical Chanting Department in Kyrianna parishtranslated

On the afternoon of Monday, August 10, 2026, Rev. Metropolitan of Rethymno and Avlopotamos Mr. Prodromos went to the Holy Parish Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Kyrianna, where he officiated during the Sermon of the Prayer Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos. The hymns of the Prayer Canon were performed by students of the Practical Chanting Department of the Holy Metropolis of Rethymno and Avlopotamos, under the direction of Panosiol. Archimandrite Parthenios Tsilimbokos and Aidesimol. Protopresbyter Konstantinos Tzagarakis, Vicar of the Parish, who welcomed His Holiness with warm words.

In his speech, His Eminence referred to the great feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for which the Church is preparing during this period, as well as to the previous great feast of the Divine Transfiguration of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ.

At the same time, he warmly congratulated the students of the Practical Chanting Department for the beautiful and captivating performance of the hymns, welcomed the members of the 5th KAPI Rethymno, who participated in the Prayer Canon, and especially welcomed the presence and participation of the children, underlining...