Divine Liturgy and Fellowship

Feb 08, 2009 by Fr Luke Palumbis

What an experience to serve the Divine Liturgy this morning with Father Chris, and Father Athinagoras at the Church of Saint Nektarios in Thessaloniki!  ...in the country from where my grandparents came, and in a city where Saint Paul founded the Church!  With a bit of anxiety, I addressed the community after the service—all in Greek! The people were hospitable and received us with love and respect.  After the Divine Liturgy we played with some of the children, and spent time with a few gentlemen from the community who asked about American topics, ranging from Church Life - Monasticism - Politics - Jennifer Lopez and 50 Cent!  One gentleman even had an iPhone!  A great experience!

Now we will fly to the island of Cyprus to visit the Byzantine founded Holy Monastery of Kykkos.  May God be with us, and all of you!

H Panagia Mazi mas,
+Fr Luke