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Feast of Saint Ephraim Begins Today in Tala

Published January 2, 2026, 07:13
Feast of Saint Ephraim Begins Today in Tala

A three-day celebration commemorating the discovery of the Holy Relics of Saint Ephraim the Great Martyr of Nea Makri begins today at the chapel dedicated to him in Tala, Paphos. The program includes Great Vespers, Matins, and Hierarchical Divine Liturgies, as well as Sacred Supplications. During the festivities, fragments of the Holy Relics of several saints, including Saint Ephraim of Nea Makri, will be displayed for veneration. The church will remain open for pilgrimage on January 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, with specific operating hours each day. The organizing committee has announced the detailed program and pilgrimage hours, offering believers the opportunity to honor Saint Ephraim and the other saints.