Mykonians everywhere accompanied the Holy Icon of Panagia Tourliani from the holy church of Panahranto, where he hosted prof’ all through Agia Tessarakoste, in its eponymous castle monastery on the Upper Side of Mykonos.
Mykonians everywhere accompanied the Holy Icon of Panagia Tourliani from the holy church of Panahranto, where he hosted prof’ all through Agia Tessarakoste, in its eponymous castle monastery on the Upper Side of Mykonos.
Today, Lazarus Saturday, in the Holy Metropolitan Church of Panahrantos Mykonos, in which the palladium of Mykonians everywhere was hosted from Saturday of the First Week of Lent, the holy Icon of Panagia Tourliani, Divine Liturgy was performed, priest of the Reverend Mr. Dorotheou B, with the liturgical participation of the Church Vicar and High Priestly Commissioner Yano Meras, Elder Vassilios Tzanidakis, priests and deacons
"A city and an island are saved only by the pious, its noble and cultured inhabitants"
With these words, His Excellency Mr. Dorotheos B’ congratulated the crowd of Mykonians, that had overwhelmed the Holy Church of Panahranto Chora Mykonos, for their insistence on ancestral traditions and their devotion to the Church, during the High Priestly Divine Liturgy held in the aforementioned Holy Church, who, according to local custom, hosted from Saturday of the first week of fasting, the holy icon of Panagia Tourliani.
The MPs of Cyclades Ms. Aikat were present. Monogyiou and Mr.. Philip laden, The Villager Antiperifereiarchis Transparency Mr.. Prince, the Mayor of Mykonos Mr. Konstantinos Koukas, Deputy mayors, municipal and regional councillors, the Harbor Master of Mykonos, the Commander of the Mykonos Police Department, the head of the Fire Department of Mykonos, the Commander of the Mykonos Air Base, the President of the Local Community of Ano Mera, the President and members of the Brotherhood of Honorable Men, Scouts from Thira and Mykonos, Teachers and Students of Ano Meras Primary School and representatives of local clubs and organizations.
Video / Speech of His Eminence Dorotheos B’
In his speech, His Eminence Mr.. Dorotheos B’ referred to the resurrection character of the Sabbath of Lazarus, in contrast to the funeral nature of the other Sabbaths of the Ecclesiastical year, as with the Resurrection of Lazarus, in whose face man is symbolized, ours is also certified, the common Resurrection, and he remembered sleeping priests, Commissioners and Chanters of the Temple, as well as the blessed Predecessor Dorotheos A’ (Cue), of Mykonos.
End, thanked and congratulated the Vicar of the Church Protopr. Vassilios Tzanidakis, and his associates for hosting the holy Icon, and the co-offering priests of the Saint of Agios Nikolaos of Ermoupolis, Archimandrite. Benedikto Fragogianni and Economist Louka Vassalo, those who came and participated in the Holy Masses held during the hosting of the Holy Icon and wished everyone a Happy Easter.
Subsequently, His Eminence Mr.. Dorotheos II was the leader of the three-hour litanic ascent of Agia Eikonos from Chora to Ano Mera, ahead of the flags of the Association of Anomeritas, of the Charity Association “Mykonian Solidarity”, of the Mykonos Lemon Association, Cultural Association ” Manto” of the Primary School and High School of Ano Mera and the Corps of Greek Scouts, which was accompanied by the MPs of the Cyclades of New Democracy Mrs. Aikat. Monogyou and Filippos Fortomas, the Mayor of Mykonos Mr. Konst. Koukas, the Thematic Deputy Regional Governor for Culture Mr. St. Brygus, Deputy mayors, alderman, the President of the Local Community of Ano Mera, the Heads and Officers of the Greek Police Services, of the Coast Guard, of the Fire Brigade and the 6th MSEP of Mykonos, the President of the Brotherhood upstream Mykonos,and a multitude of Mykonians of all ages .
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Upon the arrival of the Holy Icon at the Monastery, His Eminence Mr.. Dorotheos II specifically mentioned that today, with the fragrant fragrances of spring, Mykonos also received the blessing of the Virgin, with the procession of her holy Icon, he begged the faithful to pray for the removal of all danger of sickness, the rapid recovery of patients and the support of doctors and nurses, as well as for the prevalence of peace in the relations of the peoples and urged them to participate experientially in the Holy Masses of Holy Week.
End, thanked and congratulated the Abbot of the Monastery Archim. Alexios for his generally fruitful ministry and perfect preparation of the reception of the holy Icon and wished everyone a Happy Easter.
Video / Speech of His Eminence Dorotheos B’
In front of the gates of the Monastery, His Eminence Mr.. Dorotheos B’ he referred to this thousand-year-old ancestral tradition and congratulated the Mykonians for their persistence in their ancestral traditions and once again thanked the Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Tourliani, Archimandrite. Alexios Papadopoulos and his pastoral work and his tireless care for the preservation, renovation and promotion of this Theomitorial foundation.
Video / Arrival of the Holy Icon at the Holy Monastery
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