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Metropolitan Irenaios of Floris: "Faith is seen in our daily lives"translated

September 7, 2026 · 1 min read

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the 14th Sunday of Matthew, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Florina, Prespa and Eordaia, Mr. Irenaios officiated at the Orthro and the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Metropolitan Church of Agios Panteleimonos Florina, in the presence of many believers. In his sermon our Pastor referred to the parable of the Royal Weddings and the invitation that God addresses to all people for His Kingdom. He pointed out that the cares and distractions of daily life often distance man from God and lead him to indifference towards His call.

At the same time, he emphasized that it is not enough to just accept the divine invitation, but repentance and a substantial change of life are required. Referring to the wedding garment, he emphasized that faith must be reflected in the Christian's daily life and expressed in practice through love for one's fellow man.

Finally, he wished everyone health and strength and invited the faithful to respond daily to Christ's invitation with faith and practical love.

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Ilie Popa

Da, are dreptate. Multe ori mă trezesc că grijile cu pensia, cu sănătatea nevestei și cu cei doi băieți mă trag de la biserică exact cum zice la parabolă. Cred că hainele de nuntă sunt de fapt faptele simple de zi cu zi, nu doar vorbe. Mulțumesc pentru predica asta clară.

Sabine Wagner

Ja, das mit den Alltagssorgen kenne ich gut. Bei mir sind es oft der Garten, der immer was braucht, oder die Gedanken an die beiden Töchter und ihre Familien, die mich ablenken. Das Hochzeitskleid als ganz normale Taten im Alltag zu sehen, das hat mir Ilie gut gesagt – nicht nur reden, sondern wirklich machen. Danke für die Erinnerung.

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მიხეილ აბაშიძე

ჰო, მართალია მიტროპოლიტი. მეც ხშირად მაგის გამო ვაგვიანებ საღამოს ლოცვას – ან მანქანის სადგამი უნდა შევაკეთო, ან შვილთან საუბარი გადაიწევს. ნუნთის ტანსაცმელი ნამდვილად ყოველდღიური საქმეებია, არა მხოლოდ კვირას ეკლესიაში წასვლა.

Theresa Wagner

Ja, die Alltagssorgen schleichen sich bei mir auch ständig ein – besonders wenn das Baby nachts wach wird und am nächsten Morgen schon wieder der Teig für die Brötchen in der Küche stehen muss. Das mit dem „Hochzeitskleid“ als ganz normale Taten finde ich auch stark, das bleibt hängen. Wie schaffst du es eigentlich, zwischendurch trotzdem still zu beten, trotz Garten und den Gedanken an die Töchter?