Consecration of the waters at the Thermi Dam
With all solemnity it will take place tomorrow, Friday January 6, 2023 o celebration of Epiphany and the Dive of the Holy Cross in the Thermi Dam.
The program of this year’s celebration at the Holy Church of Agios Nikolaos Thermi begins with the Solemn Divine Liturgy from 7 am to 10.30 am and will be followed by the Great Consecration in the presence of the Mayor of Thermi Theodoros Papadopoulos. The ceremony of the Sanctification of the waters in the lake at the Thermi Dam will take place at 12 noon, with the valuable assistance of the Thermi Civil Protection Volunteers again this year.
The mayor of Thermis points out in his message that “the Holy Epiphany is one of the bright holidays of Orthodoxy and is the starting point of an effort by all of us, to work for a better future. It is the day that symbolizes purification and spiritual rebirth and gives the whole world the hope and the strength to move forward with steady steps in the effort of development and evolution of our country having as a ‘compass’ peace, love and solidarity for our neighbor. As we illuminate our daily lives with optimism, hope and confidence for the future of our country and our children”.
Today, Thursday January 5, the eve of the great feast, young students sang the Epiphany carols to the mayor Thermis and exchanged wishes for a good, creative, peaceful and happy new year.