Feast Day of the Synaxis of Panagia Pafsolypi celebrated at the Theological School of Halki

On Saturday, 31 August 2024, the Theological School of Halki held a special celebration for the feast of the Synaxis of Panagia Pafsolypi, whose revered icon is enshrined within the school’s church. The feast day Matins and Divine Liturgy were presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Andreas of Forty Churches.

During the service, Metropolitan Andreas blessed the artoklasia (blessing of the five loaves) at the conclusion of the Liturgy. The celebration was attended by notable figures including His Grace Bishop Kassianos of Aravissos, the Abbot of the Monastery of the Holy Trinity; His Grace Bishop Antonios of Synada; Archdeacon John Chrysavgis of the Ecumenical Throne; and a delegation of professors attending the Halki Summit VI. Also present were Archon G. Stefanopoulos, Professor Emeritus at the University of Bosphorus, and numerous pilgrims from Greece and Cyprus.

Following the Divine Liturgy, a reception was held in the Great Synodikon of the School. During this gathering, His Eminence Metropolitan Andreas of Forty Churches and the Abbot, His Grace Bishop Kassianos of Aravissos exchanged addresses, and a banquet was offered, blessed by the presiding Hierarch.