ST IRENE
CHRYSOVALANTOU PHOTO ALBUM
When pictures
speak more than words.
NEW -
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Great Annual Feast of St. Irene
Chrysovalantou - Festival & Greek Dances (2009)
The festival is a
gathering point for people of all ages (especially our
youth).
Photos courtesy of Dr. John Kotsaridis.
NEW -
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Great Annual Feast of St. Irene
Chrysovalantou - Epitaphios of St. Irene (2009)
Awe-inspiring
moments at the Patriarchal Monastery as Hierarchs, Chanters
and faithful all join as one to sing the Egomia hymns to St.
Irene. This solemn service aims to represent the burial
service of our Holy Mother.
Photos courtesy of Dr. John Kotsaridis.
NEW -
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Great Annual Feast of St. Irene
Chrysovalantou - Sunday Divine Liturgy - Procession (2009)
The Divine Liturgy
and Great Procession are of the most pivotal services of the
Great Feast. Orthodox faithful line the streets outside the
monastery after the procession to pass under the miraculous
icon. It is a defining moment in the lives of many sick and
troubled, as well as for those who bear witness to their
truth.
Photos courtesy of Dr. John Kotsaridis.
NEW -
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Great Annual Feast of St. Irene
Chrysovalantou - Great Vespers (2009)
Highlights reveal
touching moments during Great Vespers (Saturday Night Feast
Services) at the Patriarchal Monastery. The blessed apples
become the same heavenly treasure that an Angel of God gave
to our miraculous saint during her earthly life a long time
ago. Those who partake of them with faith become witness to
our Lord's miraculous powers.
Photos courtesy of Dr. John Kotsaridis.
NEW -
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Great Annual Feast of St. Irene
Chrysovalantou - Blessing of the Feast (2009)
This short but
important service signals the start of the Great Annual
Feast at the Patriarchal Monastery.
Photos courtesy of Dr. John Kotsaridis.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Greek School Graduation (2008)
Highlights from
the Greek School Graduation Ceremonies at the Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial
Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou.
Photos courtesy of Dr. John Kotsaridis.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Name Day Celebration of His Excellency (2008)
Highlights from
the Name Day Celebration of His Excellency Metropolitan
Paisios of Tyana at the Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial
Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou.
Photos courtesy of Dr. John Kotsaridis.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Holy Week (2008)
Holy Week
highlights at the Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial
Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou.
Photos courtesy of Dr. John Kotsaridis.
Palm Sunday, April 20, 2008
Palm Sunday - Blessing of the Palms (2008)
Awe-inspiring
moments during the Procession of the Palms at the
Patriarchal Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou.
Photos taken on 04/20/08 by Dr. John Kotsaridis.
