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Anniversary of the arrival of the Holy Icon of Panagia Paramythia in Kissamostranslated

August 4, 2026 · 1 min read

In the Holy Monastery of Zoodochos Pigis Parthenon, where a copy of the Miraculous Icon of the Virgin Mary of Paramythia is treasured, a Holy Vigil (Vespers, Holy Prayer, Holy Blessing Oil, Orthros and Divine Liturgy) was celebrated on the anniversary of Her arrival, officiated by Rev. Metropolitan Kissamos and Selinos Mr. Amfilochiou. Rev. Pastor Mr. Amfilochios noted in his short speech: "In the beauty and sweetness of the period of the holy Fifteenth of August, we rejoice today in the beauty and sweet form of our Virgin Mary of Paramythia, as our place, our Holy Metropolis and our Holy Monastery, are blessed and sanctified by the faithful copy from Her Miraculous Image, which is kept in Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi. We bless our Virgin Mother for the great blessing of her coming, gratefully and eucharistically we commemorate the respected Elder Ephraim, Professor of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, for his beneficial contribution to the place and its people. To the question of what and who can save us from the "dizziness of our life", as we sing in the Great Prayer Rule of the period, the answer is one. Raising hands in supplication to…

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