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Metropolitan and Priests Conduct Blessing at Farm in Larnaca - Special Prayers Read

Published February 26, 2026, 08:34
Metropolitan and Priests Conduct Blessing at Farm in Larnaca - Special Prayers Read

An extraordinary prayer gathering was held at the Holy Metropolitan Church of Saint Spyridon in Aradippou to protect livestock from the foot-and-mouth disease epidemic. The service was led by Metropolitan of Kitium Gerasimos, with the participation of clergy from the Holy Metropolis of Kitium. Special prayers for the protection of animals were read, and after the service, the blessing was given to the faithful and livestock farmers. The Metropolitan then visited a livestock farm, blessed the facilities, and was briefed on the situation. The Metropolitan appealed to the government for substantial support for livestock farmers and prayed for the health, strength, and protection of livestock farming. He emphasized that the Church stands by the people of the countryside in every trial.