The Metropolis stated that on the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos at the time when the gospel was being read the incoming parishioners noticed that the icon of Panagia Parigoritissa begun to weep The same thing happened again in the following days and believers came to the Church to venerate the icon of Panagia “According to the tradition of our Church such ‘signs’ from the Lord concern the faithful and not the unfaithful Believers need proof and rely on their faith which is expressed through their spiritual struggles These are signs from God for the faithful,” the Metropolis stated It also stated that the event took place at the time of the celebration of the Divine Liturgy “when the Holy Spirit observes the place and with His presence blesses the congregation.” there are many passages that refer to actions of God which manifested themselves during the time of prayer (Transfiguration of our Lord that is the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos The Mother of God comforts and supports the faithful so that they remain steadfast in their faith The fact that the ‘sign’  manifested itself on the particular icon of Panagia “Parigoritissa” (Consolation) means that the Theotokos supports and comforts the faithful as she comforted and supported the Apostles and other faithful of the early Christian communities when Christians were persecuted and imprisoned The early Christian communities were gathering having Panagia in their minds We pray that our Lord protects us in the current situation,” the Metropolis stated the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery of the Theotokos.. it was announced that two Roman Catholic institutions in Bavaria have decided to jointly.. A car once used by Pope Francis during his 2014 visit to Bethlehem is being transformed into a mobile.. the Monastery of Saint Vlash in Albania hosted a festal Divine Liturgy on the.. Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece presided over the festal Great Vespers at the historic.. (function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website A 32-year-old Albanian man was fatally shot by motorcycle-riding hitmen in the eastern suburb of Vyronas late on Thursday The shooting occurred at the intersection of Messolongiou and Tsaldari streets at around 9.30 p.m The assailants pulled up next to the victim and his 37-year-old wife Witnesses reported hearing two or three shots the victim was affiliated with a gang involved in killings and thefts in neighboring Albania It is believed that the triggerman was a member of a rival gang Further reports suggest that the victim had traveled to Greece over Easter to reunite with his wife and their 7-year-old son An investigation into the incident has been initiated by the homicide department Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox Low pressure disrupts water and power supplies in Thessaloniki as meteorological winter begins an area of low pressure formed off the southern coast of France low pressure deepened into a storm as it travelled south-eastwards towards Italy It brought heavy rain to much of Italy; however, the west coast received the brunt of the wet weather on Friday night with 197mm of rain recorded in 24 hours on the island of Capri. The island of Ischia, close to Capri, experienced flooding and a landslide early Saturday morning the Greek meteorological service issued a rainfall warning for Storm Ariel detailed vast amounts of heavy rain and strong winds from Tuesday night through to Thursday afternoon before easing A warning for frequent lightning strikes was also issued for Greek islands and coastal areas on the mainland Staying true to the forecast, Ariel proceeded to slowly propagate east-north-eastwards towards Greece bringing heavier rainfall to the country’s western islands with about 50mm recorded in central and eastern Macedonia These heavy rainfall totals led to power cuts in Thessaloniki High rainfall totals have resulted in the flooding of roads homes and businesses in parts of west Macedonia and landslides elsewhere meaning autumn is officially over and so is the North Atlantic hurricane season this season had 14 named storms that affected the US of which eight were hurricanes and two intensified to become major hurricanes with winds exceeding 110mph – Hurricanes Ian and Fiona this season ended up having fairly average number of storms This was mostly due to the high level of activity in September with five named storms and the two major hurricanes It also left 337 dead and caused about $110bn in damage Giannis Antetokounmpo was spotted in a tavern in Agios Lazaros Square in Vyronas early on Monday evening (12/6) with his friends so he could enjoy good food and a walk “The Greek Freak” does not miss an opportunity to come to Greece and visit places and regions from his youth and where he has many good memories there was pandemonium from dozens of children in the Athens neighbourhood who gathered around him to take pictures and receive autographs the NBA star was smiling with the people who once again showed him their love “Yiannis at the Tzimis tavern for another year,” wrote Giorgos Mitropoulos on Facebook who also published a video Watch the video: READ MORE: Claudia Schiffer is back in Greece – See the photos in Spetses. She shares her recommendations for discovering the eclectic neighbourhoods that make up the Greek capital: where to go for a late night souvlaki where to see hip-hop and where to get away from it all better known as rapper Mi55t | Courtesy of Theoni Antoniou Plaka Right under the Acropolis lies Plaka Its narrow streets and neoclassical buildings are the quintessential image that springs to mind for visitors thinking of visiting the city Mi55t is adamant that the neighbourhood should be on every visitor’s list: “Every time I travel abroad I want to see the ‘real’ dimension of a city… it is best to experience the real Athens through its people Here Mi55t recommends a walk through the ruins of the Roman Agora where you can admire the Tower of Winds (an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower) and heading towards Anafiotika for an unforgettable stroll in a village-like neighbourhood modeled on the Cycladic island of Anafi Plaka is the oldest neighbourhood in Athens | © Thomas Gravanis / Culture Trip Mi55t recommends grabbing brunch in the garden at Momo on Plateia Kyprou before strolling alongside the urban gorge that used to be the Ilissos River towards SNFCC Psyrri is another nightlife hotspot This gentrified neighbourhood in the shadow of the Acropolis has been a popular spot for decades street-art adorned neighbourhood packed with arts and crafts studios It truly comes alive when the sun goes down Head here in the evening to explore the plethora of bars on offer: from classics like Psyrra (a prime spot for a rakomelo) and trendy yet mellow bar Tranzistor to the newer and bike-friendly The Handlebar café and bar Psirri is known as one of Athens’s most progressive neighbourhoods | © Thomas Gravanis / Culture Trip Vyronas “Great talents have come from Vyronas” said Mi55t explaining that this southeastern neighbourhood deserves a star mention in any Athens guide for its role on the Greek hip-hop scene and popular artists like Razastarr and Eversor also originate from the neighbourhood “Vyronas has the best badasses in the city and a very dynamic cultural scene” While not many tourists venture out to Vyronas it is undoubtedly a place to watch when it comes to cultural events Check out a gig at the magnificent Vrachon Theatre for example – and its Ymittos mountain offers unparalleled panoramic views Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Hilton Area (Ilisia) The locals’ inside joke is that this area is like “no man’s land” but bordered very closely by Pagrati and Ampelokipoi It takes its name from the Hilton hotel which opened in the 1960s instantly adding a sense of glamour and prestige to this Athenian neighbourhood with its impressive glass facade This is Mi55t’s neighbourhood (“Represent!,” she exclaimed enthusiastically) and she can confirm it maintains a close-knit vibe – the residents favour local shops over chains and everyone seems to know each other by name Mi55t spends most of her time in the area chilling with friends and playing basketball a green oasis at the end of Papadiamantopoulou Street go there to breathe in the fresh sea breeze and enjoy the sunset from Faidon’s a charming wine bar across from the picturesque Agios Ioannis church Voula is a leafy seaside suburb of Athens | © Vladislav Gajic / Alamy Stock Photo Try to catch one of its “Ikariotikos” dance celebrations where hundreds of people dance on the street until sunrise Kypseli may at first seem like a concrete jungle but look closer and you will understand why Mi55t calls it a “multicultural salad that is full of groove” The neighbourhood saw a revival with the arrival of immigrants from the Balkans Kypseli is now one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods Take in the eclecticism of the area by strolling along its streets with buildings characterised by an architectural mix of neoclassicism and Bauhaus Stop at the leafy boulevard Fokionos Negri for some coffee and people watching or head over to Agios Georgios Square for a beer and souvlaki at Dionysos is home to socially conscious businesses and hosts a range of cultural events and pop-ups check out Flower Power – a “social florist” that employs local people living with disabilities The Panathenaic Stadium is often the centrepiece of a visit to Pagrati | © patrickds / Getty Images If you click on a link in this story All recommendations have been independently sourced by Culture Trip Read Next Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July See & Do Lesser-Known Summer Destinations to Visit in Europe Guides & Tips The Best Places to Travel in August See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December See & Do The Best European Cities 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of examination she was completely healed as reported by megatv.com “she saw the face of the Virgin Mary smiling at her.” Hundreds of believers arrive at the church to venerate the holy icon in compliance with all protective measures performs at the Melina Mercouri Vrachon Theater in Vyronas The event wraps up the singer’s summer concerts around Greece Tickets range from 10 to 14 euros and are available at Public Reload and Media Markt and online at www.viva.gr The Ecumenical Patriarch presided over the Vespers in the Metochion of the Ascension of the Lord of Simonopetra Monastery of Mount Athos in Vyronas where Venerable Ieronymos of Simonopetra Monastery was canonized The Ecumenical Patriarch was welcomed by the Mayor of the city Grigoris Katopodis and the Abbot of the Mount Athos Monastery Arch At the vespers were also present the Metropolitans of Kaisariani the Deputy Minister of National Defense Nikolaos Hardalias and the Political Commander of Mount Athos Archon Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Athanasios Martinos Turkish musician and composer Omar Faruk Tekbilek performs at the Vrachon Theater in Vyronas on Wednesday Joining Tekbilek on stage are artists Evanthia Reboutsika Australian-owned investment group Macquarie, which is well-known in Greece after acquiring 49% of DEDDIE, bought 50% of Enel Green Power Hellas to co-manage the renewable energy plants in operation and is focusing on financing Sea. It has been involved in the financing of Greek shipping interests since 2017 with its first client Leo Patitsas which has a large shipbuilding project underway that includes 19 ships of various types Vyronas Kritikos is responsible for Greece while Marc Hari is the head of the Shipping division worldwide Ana Plecas asset management and head of investments in Greece was also present we saw the chairman of the Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr The Antetokoumbros stole the show a couple of days when Giannis and brothers Alex and Thanasis visited a taverna in the district of Vyronas in Athens to celebrate the official Greek citizenship of their mother Veronica and young brother Alex The Greek Freak and his brothers were in great spirits as the photos snapped reveal The NBA champ went from the Maximos Hall where the swearing-in occurred to the famous souvlaki restaurant in Vyronas “Tzimis” the mother of the NBA basketball player and his brother were made honourable naturalised Greek citizens in a ceremony attended by the Prime Minister Impressive meteor fireball recorded in Attica skies (video) and the excitement remained during the AntetokounBros lunch at the “Tzimis” grill crowds of people gathered around his company with young children around him fighting for an autograph the NBA star comes at least once a year to the eatery which is owned by his favourite coach at Philathlitikos