Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to visit Smyrna from October 7-9
The Holy Metropolis of Smyrna announced that the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, during his forthcoming visit to the wider region of Ionia (October 7-9), accepting the invitation of Metropolitan Bartholomew of Smyrna, will visit the Metropolis of Smyrna and the Orthodox Community of Smyrna.
“according to this, with joy it is made known to the members of the Orthodox Community of Smyrna and all Orthodox Christians that the Ecumenical Patriarch will officiate in the Holy Church of Saint Fotini during the Orthros and the Divine Liturgy, on Sunday October 9, 2022”, as the relevant Announcement pointed out.
The Holy Metropolis of Smyrna calls on the Orthodox Christians of the region to come and receive the Holy Patriarchal blessing, informing that the Ecumenical Patriarch will arrive at the Church of Saint Fotini on Sunday morning at 9.30 a.m.
After the Divine Liturgy, a reception will take place in the courtyard of the Church.
