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26.01.2023

Pilgrimage to the Church of Theotokos of Blachernae Icon in the village of Agubedia

On 26 January 2023, the abbot of the monastery of the Holy Apostle Simon the Canaanite ab David (Sarsaniya), together with his staff, made a pilgrimage to the ancient church of Theotokos of the Blachernae Icon in the village of Agubedia, Tkuarchal region. The pilgrims performed a prayer service and litany around the cathedral.

The pilgrimage to the Church of Theotokos of the Blachernae Icon usually takes place annually on 13 September, when the Church celebrates the feast of the transfer of the girdle of the Most Holy Theotokos.