The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy on Monday, November 11, 2024, on the Feast of the Holy Martyrs Minas, Victor, and Vincent, in the Church of St. Minas in Hypsomatheia, which was celebrating its feast day.
The homily was delivered by Tritevon Varnavas. After the homily, the Ecumenical Patriarch reflected on the lessons taught by the life and martyrdom of St. Minas and the other martyrs who suffered with him, as well as St. Theodore the Confessor, the Abbot of the nearby historic Monastery of Stoudios, who was also commemorated on that day. He also spoke of all the martyrs and confessors of our faith who, he noted, have marked the history of the Church and remain as shining stars in the spiritual firmament, illuminating our path and guiding our steps.
The Patriarch was warmly greeted by the Metropolitan of Selymbria, who spoke of the longstanding ties between the community and the miraculous St. Minas.
Photo: Nikos Papachristou
