On
the Eve of Saint Panteleimon (26th July) we always have in our
Church a Great and Festal Vespers.
This
year His Grace Bishop Chrysostomos of Kyanea had presided over it.
Many
pilgrims, from our Community and from other places of London as well, had come
in order to honour the Festival of this Great Martyr and Healer.
At
Vespers we had the newly painted Patronal Icon of both our Patron Saints,
Panteleimon & Paraskevi, at the centre of the Church.
Many
loafs of bread were offered by the people and were blessed by His Grace.
Then
we had the traditional procession around the Church, with the Patronal Icon
leading the way.
After
the Service our Community Committees had offered hospitality at our Community
Hall for all pilgrims.
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