On Thursday, 27th July 2024, commemorating the Great Healer and Martyr St Panteleimon and celebrating the Five-Year Anniversary of Archbishop Nikitas’ Enthronement as the Archpastor of this Biblical and historical eparchy of the Ecumenical Throne, Archbishop Nikitas presided over Matins and celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of St Panteleimon in Harrow, North West London.
Additionally, Deacon Dimitrios Mamouchas was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Bishop Raphael of Ilion and Bishop Iakovos of Claudioupolis, followed by Nephon Tsimalis, Protocyngellus, Antonios Kakalis, Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne, Archimandrite Theophanis Petrou, Protopresbyter Joseph Paliouras, Protopresbyter Constantinos Papageorgiou, Priest in Charge, Oeconomos Ieorotheos Georghiou and Presbyter Gerald Hopkins, concelebrated the Liturgy on this memorable and joyous occasion for the Archdiocese. Archdeacon Dr George Tsourous and Deacons Gregorios Florides and Charalambos Clarke also served.
Archons, lay leaders, and faithful Christians filled the church in Harrow. Bishop Raphael of Ilion, on behalf of the clergy of the Archdiocese, addressed the Archbishop, expressing everyone’s joy and gratitude for a fruitful and successful archpastoral service over the last five years and reaffirming their support for the Archbishop’s vision.
Following the festive eucharistic assembly, the community generously provided a meal. During the meal, Christos Goulas, Consul of the Hellenic Republic in the UK, and Spyros Miltiades, Deputy High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, both addressed the Archbishop and conveyed greetings on this auspicious occasion.
Photo credit: George Tryfonidis
