Crowds of Mykonians and passing vacationers flooded the Catholic Church and the courtyards of the ancient Holy and historic Monastery of Panagia Tourliani tonight, Ano Mera Mykonos.
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The Great Vespers of the Dormition of the Virgin, was made superior of His Excellency Mr. Dorotheou B, supported by the Abbot Arch. Alexios Papadopoulos, the Vicars of Mykonos and Elders from Hermoupoli, Andros, Thessaloniki and Rethymnon, with the presence of the Members of Parliament Ms. Aik. Monogyiou and Mr.. Camphor, of the Mayor of Mykonos Mr.. Konst. Kouka, Municipal and Regional Councillors, of the Deputy Harbor Master of the Commander of the Mykonos Police, of the Commander of the 6th MSEP Mykonos, candidate for Mayor and candidates for Regional and Municipal Councilors, of the President of the Fraternity of Anomerites of Mykonos.
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Before the end of Vespers, His Eminence Mr.. Dorotheos B’ , according to the ancient tradition of the Holy Monastery, which was established by the venerable Metropolitan of Syros (1907-1929) for the Holy Monastery of Panagia Tourliani and the Panhellenic Holy Foundation of Evangelistria of Tinos, he sang, companions of the faithful, on the pre-authorized Epitaph, the Praises of the Virgin.
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The Eminence. Dorotheos B’ in his speech, after expressing his emotion at the massive presence of believers, and even children, referred to the symbolism of the Lord's words from the Cross "John behold your mother" and "Woman, behold your son".
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Specifically, John symbolizes the whole world, to whom the Lord delivered His Mother and whom He delivered to His Mother. This two-way relationship, underlined, is what makes the Virgin Mother of all people, under whose shelter and protection they take refuge, as little children to their mother, like the chicks under the hen's wings, which offers them a port of salvation, refuge in the vicissitudes of life and forgiveness in their mistakes and failures.
Since it was not mentioned the centuries-old history and the multifaceted offering of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Tourliani in Ano Mera and Mykonos, thanked and congratulated the Abbot Arch. Alexios Papadopoulos, for his tireless care towards the Holy Monastery and wished the pilgrims a good winter and to all that Panagia Tourliani would keep them under the Shoulder of health, healthy and safe.
Tomorrow morning, His Eminence Mr.. Dorotheos II will also officiate in the Catholic Church of the celebrating Holy Monastery of Panagia Tourliani and will perform the ordination of a Deacon.
but he also asks for the prayers of the Church for them:
