Grand Christmas celebrations held at St. Barbara Monastery in Montaner di Sarmede

The great feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ was solemnly celebrated this year at the monastery of Saint Barbara in Montaner di Sarmede, Italy. On the eve of the feast, after the Divine Liturgy, the Great Christmas Vespers was chanted in Greek and Italian.

On Christmas Day, His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Thermae, assistant to Metropolitan Polycarp of Italy, presided over the festive celebration with the participation of Fr. Petru Filipescu from the Parish of Udine.

A number of believers and pilgrims of various nationalities attended the celebration at the temporary church of the Monastery, led by Gerontissa Sevastiani.

Source: orthodoxtimes.com