The solemn memory of Saint Euthymios was magnificently honored by the chapel of the same name in Chora Mykonos.
“Εκ ῥαθύμου καρδίας τὴν αίνεσιν, how do I behave the wretched dedoika, and praise the great Euthymion; but of this they dare to bind them, in joy and much study, I will operate on the ear, and I always forget his state, and the birth, and how his parents sang it, Αλληλούϊα”.
With the co-praying presence of Mykonian believers, it was performed today, Friday 20 January 2023, the Mass of Orthros and then the solemn Divine Liturgy on the holy memory of the Feast of Saint Euthymius the Great in the Holy Chapel of the same name, his minister, High Priest Commissioner of Delos & Mykonos, of February. Petrou Marangou, supported by Fr. George Kousathanas.
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“Ευφραίνου έρημος η ου τίκτουσα, blame the smelly one, that you have children, man of the desires of the Spirit, piety of the planter, you brought up temperance, in the perfection of virtues. His pleas, Christ the God, ειρήνευσον την ζωὴν ημών”.
In his sermon, His Holiness Fr. Peter referred to the personality of Saint Euthymius, whose life is worthy of imitation especially among the Monks. He was called the Great by our Church both for his ascetic experience and for his anti-heretical struggle.
Ending the Reverend Fr. Peter wished the celebrants.
“Τι κοινὸν Ευθύμιε σοι και τω βίω;
To Angelos take away the strangers of life
Λήξε βίου Ευθύμιος εικάδι ηϋγένειος “
After the end of the Divine Liturgy, a treat followed, in the surrounding square by the patrons of the Chapel.
Photographic snapshots from the Divine Liturgy at the celebratory Holy Chapel of Agios Euthymios the Great in Mykonos Town!
