Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to visit Tenedos on 25-27 July
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will visit Tenedos on the 25 to 27 July, accompanied by his honoured entourage, to preside over the celebrations in honour of Saint Paraskevi, and to officiate at the Holy Service of the Dedication (Thyranoixia) of the recently renovated Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Tenedos, according to the following schedule.
The Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos was fully restored from its foundations by the couple Marina and Athanasios Martinos, Archons of the Ecumenical Throne.
The following is the detailed announcement of the local Metropolis and the program of the Patriarchal visit:
Our Holy Metropolis of Imbros and Tenedos is in the pleasant position to inform the Christian plenitude of the Church of Christ of the following:
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is pleased to visit, with all His honorable entourage, the island of Tenedos in the month of July and preside over the celebrations of the memory of the Holy, glorious Virgin-Martyr, Saint Paraskevi, and to celebrate the Holy Service of the Thyranoixia (dedication – opening of the doors) of the renovated Holy Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos of Tenedos.
Schedule of the Visit of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Tenedos:
Friday, 25 July 2025
- Arrival and official welcome of the Ecumenical Patriarch at the port of Tenedos
- Great Vespers at the Church of Saint Paraskevi, 7:00 PM
- Musical Event
Saturday, 26 July 2025
- Matins, Patriarchal Horostasia, and Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Paraskevi
- Blessing of the Opening of the Doors (Thyranoixia) and Great Vespers with Patriarchal Horostasia (presiding) at the Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Tenedos, 7:00 PM
- Musical Event
- Rest
Sunday, 27 July 2025
- Matins, Consecration Service, and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Tenedos
- Departure of the Ecumenical Patriarch
