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Kefalonian religious commemorations for Saint Gerasimos
Overview
The Kefalonian community in Greece held religious commemorations for Saint Gerasimos, the patron saint of Kefalonia.
On October 18, the Association of Kefalonians and Ithacians of Kifisia and Northern Suburbs conducted an annual service at the Panagia Eleftherotria Sanctuary in Kifisia. The ceremony featured traditional Kefalonian hymns and honored the historical ties between the community and the sanctuary.
On October 20, the feast day was observed by the Holy Metropolis of Patras at the parish church established by the Kefalonian community in Patras. The celebrations included Great Panegyrical Vespers led by Bishop Chrysanthos of Kernitsi and a Divine Liturgy presided over by Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Patras. The services focused on the life, teachings, and incorrupt relics of Saint Gerasimos.
Entities
Chrysostomos, Metropolitan of Patras · Saint Gerasimos · Association of Kefalonians and Ithacians of Kifisia · Kefalonia · Zakynthos
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesPatras celebrates the feast of Saint Gerasimos
The Holy Metropolis of Patras celebrated the feast of Saint Gerasimos at the Kefalonian community church, with services led by Metropolitan Chrysostomos and Bishop Chrysanthos.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesKefalonian community honors Saint Gerasimos in Kifisia
The Association of Kefalonians and Ithacians of Kifisia held a religious service to honor Saint Gerasimos, the patron saint of Kefalonia, celebrating his historical legacy and monastic traditions.
Sources
dete.gr · orthodoxia.info · orthodoxianewsagency.gr · zougla.gr