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With a vigil the beginning of the celebrations of the Holy Pilgrimage of Panagia Faneromeni Nea Artakitranslated

August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the pious people of Artaki, led by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Chalkidos Mr. Chrysostomos, preceded the celebration of the Panagia Paneromeni with an overwhelming holy vigil at the holy place of Her apparition, Her Pilgrimage Church in Nea Artaki. His Eminence was flanked by clergymen from the Archpriests of Chalkidos and Dirfyon.

Throughout the Holy Vigil, the flow of pilgrims was undiminished, while late, after midnight, many reverently partook of the Immaculate Mysteries.

His Eminence Metropolitan Mr. Chrysostomos, fatherly wished everyone to celebrate with divine joy in the upcoming feast of the Virgin Mary.

God willing, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. the solemn Vespers of the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin will be celebrated, presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Chalkidos, Mr. Chrysostomos, and the procession of the miraculous icon of the Virgin through the streets of N. Artakis will take place.

And on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. the resurrection Orthros and the solemn Divine Liturgy will be performed, presided over by the Theophilest Bishop...

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Laura Baker

The all-night vigil sounds beautiful, especially with so many people still coming in even after midnight. I hope the procession on the 22nd goes smoothly with the icon through the streets of Nea Artaki. Looking forward to hearing how the Divine Liturgy turned out on Sunday.

Emma Carter

The turnout after midnight for Communion really stood out to me too. Our youth group did a shorter vigil last summer and even that felt special, so I can only imagine how moving it was with the Metropolitan there and the icon coming out for the procession on the 22nd. Hope the streets are packed for the litany.