The Metropolitan of the Elders of Chalkidona Emmanuel went to the Athonite State, where he preceded the worship events in remembrance of the fiery ascension to the heavens of the Prophet Thesvitos.
Yesterday morning, preceded the Divine Liturgy in the Katholikon of I.. Pantokratoros Monastery flanked by the familiar Abbot Elder Gabriel, the Abbot of I.. Monastery of Xenophon Elder Alexios and many monks of Mount Athos.
In his address, Elder Alexios thanked the Metropolitan Elder of Chalcedon Emmanuel for his presence and his love for the monasticism of Athos..
In his rebuttal, Elder Chalcedon conveyed the blessing of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and wished everyone health and good patience..
Greetings from the political commander of Mount Athos, Athanasios Martinou, transferred by the Deputy Governor of the Athonite State, Aristos Kasmiroglou.
Afternoon, His Holiness went to the celebrating Pan-Imperial Hermitage of the Prophet Thesvitos, where he preceded the installation of the new Law p. Philemon and the holy vigil that followed.
