Paris, April 28, 2026
Photo: Европска Епархија / Evropska Eparhija
A newly installed iconostasis was consecrated at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Macedonian Orthodox Church in Paris on April 26, during a Hierarchical Liturgy attended by senior clergy from the Macedonian and Serbian Orthodox Churches.
His Beatitude Archbishop Stefan of Ohrid and Macedonia presided over the service, which took place on the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women. Concelebrating with him were Their Eminences Metropolitan Pimen of Europe, Metropolitan Josif of Tetovo-Gostivar, and His Grace Bishop Justin of Western Europe from the Serbian Orthodox Church, along several clergy from the Macedonian Orthodox Church–Ohrid Archbishopric, the Macedonian Orthodox Diocese of Europe reports.
Photo: Европска Епархија / Evropska Eparhija
The rite of consecration of the newly installed iconostasis took place immediately before the dismissal of the Divine Liturgy. “The iconostasis, with its beauty and deep spiritual symbolism, further decorates the holy space and elevates the prayer atmosphere,” the diocese writes.
During the service, the faithful participated prayerfully in the Eucharistic synaxis, offering thanksgiving to God and glorifying the feat and faith of the Myrrh-bearing Women as an example of love, sacrifice, and faithfulness to Christ.
The event was also enriched with a cultural program, “which took place in a spirit of unity, spiritual joy and togetherness, leaving a strong impression on all the believers present, who followed this significant day for the Macedonian Orthodox community in France with great love and respect.”
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