The Monemvasia Parish of the Elkomenos Christos has announced its schedule of sacred services for the month of August 2026. These services will take place at the Holy Church of Saint Leontios in the Bridge settlement, as well as at the sacred churches within the Castle of Monemvasia.
Participation in these worship gatherings invites everyone to strengthen their spiritual bonds and foster communication with one another, all within an environment that nurtures and uplifts the soul.
Useful Information:
- Holy Church of Panagia Myrtidiotissa (Castle): Open daily from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Sacrament of Holy Confession: Available by appointment through the following contact numbers:
- Fr. Georgios: 6972 502015
- Fr. Leontios: 6980 593282
Program Schedule:
Saturday, August 1, 2026 (beginning of fasting)
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- 7:00 PM Vespers and Blessing of Water
Sunday, August 2, 2026 – Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- Matthias’ Gospel
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- 7:00 PM Vespers
Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- Transfiguration of the Savior (fish allowed)
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- 7:00 PM Vespers
Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- Matthias’ Gospel – Apostle Matthias
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Myrtidiotissa – Castle of Monemvasia
- Matthias’ Gospel – Apostle Matthias
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Friday, August 14, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Chrysafitissa – Castle of Monemvasia
- Prophet Michael
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Friday, August 14, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Chrysafitissa – Castle of Monemvasia
- 7:00 PM Vespers
Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- Dormition of the Theotokos (all foods allowed)
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- 7:00 PM Vespers
Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- Matthias’ Gospel
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Chrysafitissa – Castle of Monemvasia
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
- Afterfeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- Afterfeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Monday, August 24, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- 7:00 PM Vespers
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- Titus, First Bishop of Crete
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- 7:00 PM Vespers
Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- Saint Phanourios the Great Martyr
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Friday, August 28, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- 7:00 PM Vespers
Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (fasting – oil allowed)
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- 7:00 PM Vespers
Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Holy Church of Saint Leontios
- Matthias’ Gospel – Saints Alexander, Paul, and John of Constantinople
- 7:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy
Schedule of Sacred Supplications:
(In the Castle of Monemvasia at 7:15 PM)
- Sacred Supplication
Monday, August 3, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Chrysafitissa
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Myrtidiotissa
Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Myrtidiotissa
Friday, August 7, 2026
- Chapel of Saint Sophia
Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Chrysafitissa
Monday, August 10, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Myrtidiotissa
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Myrtidiotissa
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Myrtidiotissa
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Chapel of Panagia Chrysafitissa
This schedule provides a comprehensive overview of the spiritual activities planned for August 2026, encouraging community participation and spiritual growth.
