THE RE-ENTRANCE OF SAINT SPYRIDON’S RELIC IN ITS POSITION

With the usual Prayer, the small procession of the holy shrine of Saint Spyridon inside his Temple and with its relocation inside the shrine (Basmata) were completed in Corfu on the afternoon of Thursday 13 August 2020 the worship events for the remembrance of St. , through which he saved the island on August 11, 1716 from the siege of the Turks. His Eminence the Bishop of Corfu, Paxos and the Diapontian Islands Mr. Nektarios participated in the procession, who thanked the faithful for the order and piety with which they worshiped the holy relic, despite the difficulties and security measures, observing what was necessary for the protection of public health.
He wished in the end, free from restrictions, that the clergy and the people would celebrate Saint Spyridon next time, without fears but also with restored public health, thanks to the embassies of the Saint who protects the place and the people from infectious diseases.