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Orthodox Saint Marina feast celebrations

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Greek Orthodox Saint Marina feast celebrations

The Orthodox commemoration of Saint Marina continued through mid‑July, expanding in both scale and geography. After nationwide observances reported on July 15‑17 in Greek towns such as Ko, Gounissa, Pieria, Mata, Zakynthos, Argos Castle and Corinth, as well as in Philippoupoli, Bulgaria, hierarchs including the liturgies led by Metropolitans of Ko, Larissa‑Tyrnavos, Corfu‑Corinth and the local bishop of Philippoupoli presided over liturgies, processions and bishops featured processions, the traditional Brotch. The events featured Brotch, choral performances, and folk‑music concerts, and the awarding of ecclesiastical offices and, in Voni, a folk tale recalling the saint’s miraculous provision of water. offices. Thousands of faithful and pilgrims from Thessaly, the Balkans and beyond gathered, reinforcing regional religious identity. On July 17 the celebrations feast was marked in Patras highlighted with a solemn divine liturgy at the historic Saint Marina church, led by Metropolitan Chrysostomos and Bishop Chrysanthos, followed by traditional dances by local congregants. Two dances, and two days later, the feast reached Brussels, where the Orthodox parish of Saint Marina later Brussels hosted a liturgy presided over by Metropolitan Athanagoras and marked Athanagoras, noting the tonsure of a new monk, Sofronios. A monk. Reports from July 19 report reaffirmed these activities, noting confirmed veneration of the saint’s icon in both cities. Further east, Orthodox communities in Macedonia and Serbia observed the feast—known locally as Ognjena Marija—on July 30 (new calendar) or July 17 (old calendar). Celebrations centered centred on a monastery in the Mala Prespa region, where the saint’s relics are kept and miracles are reported. Folk tradition holds that Ognjena Marija governs reported; folklore links the saint to fire, punishes protection of women and weather omens. The observance extended into late July as Serbian Orthodox believers in Serbia, North Macedonia and neighboring areas marked the wicked feast on July 30 (old calendar) with flames, and protects women; work is traditionally halted a liturgy at the Saint Marina monastery on her day, Longa mountain above Lake Ohrid. Customs prohibited any work, women set aside sharp objects, and weather is thunder or clear skies were interpreted as an omen for signs of future prosperity. harvests. Candles were lit invoking Marina’s protection against fire, floods and illness.

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