The occupied Holy and Stavropegian Monastery of the Apostle Barnabas "revived" once again on Sunday afternoon in occupied Salamis in memory of the Founder and Protector of the Church of Cyprus.
The once old Holy Monastery with its long history, one of the most important pilgrimages in our homeland and which has been under Turkish occupation for forty-four years and functions as an image museum, welcomed dozens of pilgrims from every corner of the world free this year.of Cyprus, who came to participate in the sacred services with candles and vows.
The evening service was officiated by the Most Venerable Metropolitan of Constantia and Famagusta, Mr. Vassilios, who preached the divine word, accompanied by the Professor of the Holy Monastery, Archim. Ioannis, the protosyggellos of the Metropolis Archim. Augustine and clergy of the Archdiocese and other Dioceses.
At the end of the procession, Panierotatos presented as a blessing to Professor Ioannis a scientific cross, a copy of the Fathers of the Monastery, while the memorial service of the Elders of the Monastery was also held.
This morning, a Hierarchical Service will be held at the same Holy Monastery of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Koronia, Mr. Panteleimonos, a collaborator of the Most Venerable Metropolitan of Constantia, Mr. Vassilios, with the participation of other clergymen.
Famagusta.News
Photo: Harris Chatziiordanis
