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Maximos Charakopoulos "Monasteries are havens of spiritual upliftment and sources of spiritual strength"translated

July 27, 2026 · 1 min read

"Monasteries have always been havens of spiritual upliftment and sources of spiritual strength. Especially in times of confusion and questioning of everything, our monasteries remind us of the value of solidarity, determination and unshakable faith in our values. I wish that the Great Martyr Agios Panteleimon the healer bestows health, healing and speedy healing to every wound of the place and its people". The Secretary General of the Parliamentary Group of New Democracy, MP of Larissa, Mr. Maximos Charakopoulos, emphasized the above after the Solemn Vespers at the Byzantine Holy Monastery of Agios Panteleimonos Agia. The Solemn Vespers was officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Larissa and Tyrnavos, Mr. Hieronymos, in the presence of a large number of believers from the wider area of ​​Larissa who came to honor the memory of Saint Anargyros.

After the Mass, Maximos Charakopoulos had the opportunity to talk with residents and pilgrims, exchanging wishes for health, prosperity and strength. While he was guided by the abbot of the Holy Monastery, Elder Nikodimos, to the new mansion and the wing of cells that were made based on period photographs that capture the old...

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Lenka NovákováNice article. That new archontaric and wing with cells according to the old photos looks really dignified, a joy to see when something is so delicately restored. May Saint Panteleimon grant us all health, especially in these confused times.
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Lukáš ŠimkoI agree with you, Lenka. According to the old photos, the archontarik looks really dignified, you can immediately see that they didn't do it by force. Saint Panteleimon is very necessary for us in these times, especially for health and endurance.
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