Chrysostomos of Messinias: Let the Light of Transfiguration enlighten the mighty of the earthtranslated

With the presence of a large number of believers from the wider area of Messina, Androusi and Meligalas, the solemn vespers of the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Savior took place on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 5, in the Holy Monastery of the same name, known as Andromonastir, near Ancient Messina. The Mass was officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Messinia, Mr. Chrysostomos, flanked by the Protosygello of the Holy Metropolis of Messinia Archim. Filippos Hamargias, the Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Vulkanou Archim. Procopius and other clerics of the Holy Metropolis.

Before the end of the Service, His Eminence appointed Fr. Ioannis Konstantopoulos, vicar of the parishes of Kefalovrysos, Rados, Poulitsiou and Koutifari, to the office of Protopresbyter, who with zeal and self-sacrifice ministered to these parishes for 40 years.

After the end of the Service, he referred to the feast of the Transfiguration, stressing the need for unity in the difficult times we live in, he wished the Light of Transfiguration to illuminate the powerful of the earth and finally he thanked the representatives of the local authorities present and especially the Deputy Minister of Citizen Protection, Mr. Ioannis Lambropoulos,...