Komotini: Reception of the Icon of Panagia Odigitria from the Holy Xenophontos Monastery on Mount Athos

On Saturday, 2nd November 2024, Komotini welcomed a copy of the Holy Icon of Panagia Odigitria from the Holy Xenophontos Monastery of Mount Athos with due honours and spiritual reverence. The Holy Icon was welcomed by His Eminence Metropolitan Panteleimon of Maroneia and Komotini in the courtyard of the Holy Church of Saint Paraskevi in Komotini, while the icon was brought to the city by the Hieromonks Seraphim and Loukas from the Monastery of Xenophontos.

The Holy Icon, accompanied by the clergy, the local military unit, the philharmonic band of the Municipality, cultural and dancing associations and delegations, but also a crowd of believers who eagerly followed the litany, was led to the Holy Church of Saint George in Komotini, where its enthronement took place in a specially made Icon-stand (proskinitarion).

Afterwards, the Great Vespers were held for the feast of the translation of the relics of Saint George the Great-Martyr and Trophy-Bearer. Before the dismissal, Metropolitan Panteleimon addressed a homily of edification to the faithful who had gathered for the reception of the Icon and wished for Panagia Odigitria, the Holy Theotokos Mother of God, to guide everyone’s steps in every good work.