Exodius of Metropolitan Mr. Amfilochiostranslated

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the holy Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, the Exodus Mass took place, of the one who slept and migrated to the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2026, Metropolitan Fr. Gano and Chora of Mr. Amfilochios, with the presence of the self-governing and military authorities of our island and a large number of believers. The body of the blessed Hierarch was brought to the Holy Temple in the evening of the previous day (Wednesday, February 18) and was placed in pilgrimage. After the trisagio, which was performed by the Most High Saint Olympos, the Vespers and Prayer Service was chanted and followed throughout the night by the reading of the Holy Gospel. On Thursday morning, Orthros was chanted and the High Priestly exodus Divine Liturgy was celebrated, officiated by the Theophilist Bishop of Stratonikeia, Mr. Stefanos. The Reverend Metropolitan of Leros, Kalymnos and Astipalaia Mr. Paisios presided over the Exodus Procession. The Most Reverend Metropolitans of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki Mr. Nikolaos and Mr. Nathanael of Koos and Nisyros participated as well as the Theophilist Bishops of Stratonikeia Mr. Stefanos and Mr. Kyrillos of Olympus. His Excellency attended from the thrones...