High priest Vespers at the post-Byzantine Church of Agia Anna in Thripti Ierapetratranslated

On the afternoon of Friday, July 24, 2026, the Grand Solemn High Priestly Vespers of the Feast of the Dormition of the Holy Theopromitor Anne was celebrated with splendor and solemnity in the post-Byzantine one-bay post-Byzantine single-chamber arched roof and recorded with frescoes of the 15th century. Holy Church of the Parish of Upano Chorio Ierapetra. The Temple which is located in an environment overgrown with pine trees and of unique natural beauty in the homonymous metochi in Thrypti, a short distance from the exit of the famous canyon of "Ha".

The service was officiated by Rev. Metropolitan of Ierapytni and Sitia Mr. Kyrillos, who blessed the breads and preached the divine word on time.

His Eminence spoke with clarity and simple language about the person of Saint Anna, mother of the Virgin and grandmother of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, but also patroness of childless mothers, emphasizing that she is a model of faith, patience and hope, as well as a model of "in the education and admonition of the Lord" raising children. As also the old Saint Anna and her husband Patriarch Joachim, despite their advanced age, did not stop praying with faith, determination and humility, seeking from...