The Theological School of Halki celebrated the feast of the Synaxis of Panagia Pausolypi on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The event took place at the school’s church, where the revered icon of Panagia Pausolypi is enshrined. Metropolitan Andreas of Saranta Churches presided over the festive Orthros and Divine Liturgy.
Metropolitan Andreas blessed the artoklasia during the service, a traditional ceremony of offering bread at the end of the Liturgy. The celebration was graced by the presence of Bishop Kassianos of Arabissos, Bishop Antonios of Synada, Archdeacon John Chrysavgis of the Ecumenical Throne, and a delegation of professors attending the Halki Summit VI. Also in attendance were Archon G. Stefanopoulos, Professor Emeritus at the University of Bosphorus, and numerous pilgrims from Greece and Cyprus.
Following the Divine Liturgy, a reception was held in the Great Synodikon of the School. His Eminence and the Abbot exchanged addresses during the gathering, and a banquet was offered, blessed by the presiding High Priest.
