The Akatihist at The Church of The Resurrection

On Friday evening, 18th/31st March 2017, the full Akathist Service was celebrated as part of the Compline and the Kanon of the Theotokos at the Catholicon of the Most Holy Church of the Resurrection.

The Choir Leader Archimandrite Aristovoulos was singing on the right and Mr. Alvanos on the left. The first part of the Salutations was recited by the leader of the Service, His Beatitude the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos, the second part by Geronda Secretary-General Most Reverend Archbishop Aristarchos of Constantina, the third by Elder Kamarasis Archimandrite Nectarios and the fourth by Dragouman Archimandrite Matthew.

The Service was attended in contrition by His Excellency the Consul General of Greece in Jerusalem Mr. Christos Sophianopoulos, the Ambassador of Greece in France Mrs. Sophia Stamatelli, members of the Greek Community in Jerusalem and noble pilgrims.

At the dismissal of the Service the Patriarchal Entourage headed for the Patriarchate.

Source: .jp-newsgate.net