Feast Day of Panagia Portaitissa: February 12th, Bright Tuesday & October 13th
Feast Day of Monk Gabriel of Iveron: May 13th
The Life of Saint Gabriel: To him the Mother of God appeared in rays of Heavenly Light, saying: “Go to the Monastery and tell to the Abbot and Monks that I am giving them my Icon for their help and protection. Enter the sea and walk upon the waves, so then all should know my will and good pleasure for your Monastery. I have chosen you because you bear the name of the Archangel of my Annunciation, Gabriel; therefore, you shall retrieve my Icon.”…
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