A vigil was held at the Holy Monastery of the Assumption of The Virgin La Faurie in the French Alps for the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
The feast was officiated by the Bishop Maximos of Melitini, who was welcomed by the Abbot and the fraternity.
The holy vigil began at 8.30 last night and today at 10.30 in the morning and after its completion a luncheon took place.
The Bishop of Melitini also performed a Trisagion in memory of the Founder of the Holy Monastery who recently passed away, the blessed monk Victor.