The Feast of the Nativity of the Lord in Kentish Town, London

On 25 December 2023, in a festive atmosphere, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain officiated during the Matins Service and presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Church of St Andrew, in Kentish Town in London. Archbishop Nikitas was joined by Archimandrite Chrysostomos Michaelides, Oeconomos Father Kristian Akselberg, Priest-in-Charge, Archdeacon George Tsourous, and Deacon Georgios Ntallas.

In his sermon on the fest of the Nativity of the Lord, Archbishop Nikitas apoke about Christmas; the miracle of life, and God’s deep love, as shown by sending His Son to save humanity.

His Eminence reminded the congregation that all prophecies had been fulfilled with the birth of Christ by the Theotokos, marking the fullness of time. Even though Britain may no longer be a predominantly Christian country, the Archbishop stressed the importance of maintaining faith in Jesus Christ, the God-Man.

Archbishop Nikitas greeted all those named Emmanuel, meaning “God is with us,” and urged the congregation to spread the joy and message of the day, particularly with those who could not attend the Church service. In concluding his sermon, Archbishop Nikitas imparted a heartfelt invocation for the abiding presence of God’s grace in the lives of all the faithful, encouraging people to have hope in Jesus Christ on this most hallowed of days.

Photographs: Alexios Gennaris

Source: Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain