Mt. Athos, November 6, 2024
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A group of Moldovan pilgrims recently carried out renovation work inside the Panaghia Kellia at the peak of Holy Mount Athos.
The project involved the coordination of priests and laymen from four parishes from throughout Moldova and the Great Lavra on Mt. Athos, reports the Moldovan Orthodox Church.
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The parishes organized everything necessary for the interior repairs.
On Tuesday morning, October 29, the pilgrims arrived at the Panaghia Kellia and set to work. This initiative not only improved the conditions of the historic cell but also promoted a deep sense of unity among the pilgrims.
After completing the work, the participating priests officiated the Vigil, the Hours, and at midnight, they served the Divine Liturgy, giving thanks to God and the Mother of God for all blessings received.
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“This restoration work at the Panaghia Kellia demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the Moldovan Orthodox Church’s faithful to preserving the ecclesiastical and cultural heritage of the Garden of the Mother of God,” the report states.
It concludes: “Holy Mount Athos remains a fortress of Orthodox faith and devotion, bringing peace and spiritual fulfillment to all who visit it.”
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