The feast day of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos, and Ever Virgin Mary, was celebrated on Friday throughout the semi-autonomous Orthodox monastic community of Mt. Athos, based on the Julian calendar.
A divine liturgy was celebrated on Friday morning at the church of Protatos, in Mount Athos’ administrative seat in the settlement of Karyes, where the miracle-working holy icon “Axion Esti” is venerated.
