Serres: Religious celebrations and arrival of Saint Raphael relic

The Holy Metropolis of Serres and Nigrita, along with the Holy Metropolitan Church of the Panmegistoi Taxiarchoi in Serres, has announced a series of religious celebrations scheduled from November 7 to November 11, 2026.

A central part of the program is the reception of the Holy Relic of Saint Raphael the Wonderworker from Mytilene, which is set to arrive on Saturday, November 7. The festivities include various liturgical services, such as Orthros, Divine Liturgy, and Vespers, dedicated to the Panmegistoi Taxiarchoi (Archangels Michael and Gabriel), Saint Nektarios, and Saint Raphael.

On Sunday, November 8, a special event titled ‘Charin anti Charitos’ will be held to commemorate the 25 years of hierarchical ministry of Metropolitan Theologos. The church will remain open to the public throughout the duration of the services.