High Priest Solemn Vespers at the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi Workers of Cyprustranslated

With ecclesiastical splendor, the solemn High Priestly Vespers was celebrated on the feast of Agia Paraskevi in the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi, in the community of Ergaton. The holy service was officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan Isaia of Tamasos and Orini, flanked by clerics of the Holy Metropolis and in the presence of a large number of believers, who came to honor the memory of the Holy Great Martyr.

In his sermon, His Holiness referred to the life and martyrdom of Saint Paraskevi, emphasizing that the saint dedicated her entire existence to Christ, facing persecution and torture with courage, without denying her faith.

He emphasized that stability in the truth of the Gospel, purity of life and love for God constitute the eternal message of the Saint to every Christian.

At the same time, he pointed out that in modern times the believer is called to give daily testimony of his faith with works of love, humility and consistency, remaining united with the life of the Church and drawing strength from the Holy Mysteries and prayer. As Saint Paraskevi overcame fear with her trust in God, so too can every person...