The memory of Agia Paraskevi in the Metropolis of Kifissiatranslated

The memory of Saint Osioparthenomartyr Paraskevi of Athliphoros was honored and celebrated this year in the celebratory Churches of the Diocese of Kifissia, Amarousi, Oropou and Marathon. On the eve of the holiday, the Great Solemn High Priestly Vespers was celebrated in the celebratory Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi, Kapandriti, Municipality of Oropos, officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Kifissia, Amarousi, Oropos and Mr. Kyrillos Marathon, assisted by priests of the area and his deacon.

At the end of the epistles, His Holiness preached the divine word.

In his brief preface he said, among other things: "Agia Paraskevi is presented as a young Roman, from a rich and educated Christian family, who was orphaned at a young age and lived in a time when Christianity was illegal and Christians were persecuted."

He even emphasized that Agia Paraskevi was a "rock" in three main areas: First, she faced orphanhood and remained stable thanks to the education and values ​​she had received from her family.

Second, she managed her wealth responsibly, devoting her life and wealth to the service of the poor and people who…