With particular splendor and the participation of a large number of faithful, the solemn reception of the Holy and Miraculous Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Axion Estin” from Mount Athos is expected to take place in the Holy City of Μεσολόγγι on Thursday, April 30, 2026. This sacred event will be broadcast live through television, radio, and online media, allowing the faithful to participate prayerfully in this significant ecclesiastical celebration.
Program of Events
18:00 – Solemn and all-people reception of the Holy and Miraculous Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Axion Estin” outside the main gate of the Holy City of Messolonghi, presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania Mr. Damaskinos, with the participation of hierarchs, clergy, local authorities, and the faithful people.
Immediately afterwards – Processional litany to the Holy Metropolitan Church and celebration of the official Doxology.
During the stay of the Holy Icon – Daily sacred services (Divine Liturgies, Supplicatory Canons, and other liturgical celebrations) for the veneration and spiritual strengthening of the faithful.
The solemn reception will be broadcast live by Pemptousia TV and retransmitted via the digital, television, and radio channels of the Holy Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania.
