The troparion of St. John at vespers on the feast of St. John of San Francisco in 2017.
Panagia Vlachernon
It is located in the village of Vlaherna, opposite Arta, and took its name from the famous Panagia of Vlahernae in Constantinople.
It was founded at the end of the 11th century and remodeled in the mid 13th century by Michael II Komnenos Doukas.
Another jewel of the glory and religiousness of the sedulous Christians of Byzantine Arta.
Panagia Chrysospilaiotissa
The Convent of Panagia, dedicated to the Nativity of the Theotokos, is located to a short distance from the village of Gouriana. It got the name Chrysospiliotissa from the cave near which it was built, where, tradition has it, a golden icon of Panagia was found.
Quite remarkable is the wooden iconostasis with a beautiful floral decoration interwined with evangelical scenes and representations of animals and birds The icons of the iconostasis date back to the 19th century. Of particular interest are two old stone fountains that are close to the church and offer water to the pilgrims and visitors of this important monastery.
Divine Liturgy - May 10, 2015
Divine Liturgy - May 10, 2015 at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Johnstown, PA