Archimandrite Bartholomew, Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Esfigmenou on Mount Athos, presided at the Divine Liturgy in memory of the Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas during which he celebrates his name.
During the vigil, a fragment of the holy relic of the Apostle Bartholomew, which is treasured in the monastery, was placed for the veneration and sanctification of the faithful.
Esphigmenite fathers and other Athonites were present, praying together. Elder Bartholomew received blessings at the Karyes delegation house.