Holy Week Message of His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius 2020

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Created on Wednesday, 15 April 2020 15:03

Metropolitan Demetrius encourages us to remember that we have an obligation to believe in Christ. If we have not made a beginning – we need to now. Also discussed in this video is information on one of the ways in which you can participate, albeit remotely, in the liturgical life of the Church by following the pious tradition of lighting candles in your respective parishes or in our holy monasteries. Here is the link to our Etsy monastery store where you can learn more: https://tinyurl.com/unwlenf

Here is the Link to a recent video providing more details on the miracle recently performed by the Mother of God, “First Sergeant Vasiliki Plexida who survived a helicopter crash says she owes her life to Panagia.” View the video here: https://tinyurl.com/wt9xw5j

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