His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Homily at the Great Vespers January 7, 2023 – The Saint Photios Chapel of the Saint Photios National Shrine Saint Augustine, Florida

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To be here at the Saint Photios National Shrine, during these days when we celebrate Τὰ Ἅγια Φῶτα, is a very special joy for me. This Vespers in the Shrine’s Chapel, when we sing the wondrous hymn, “O Gladsome Light,” manifests the mission of the Shrine for all the world to see. Saint Photios is all about bringing the light of Christ into the world, so that every person who passes through its doors witnesses the illumination of our Orthodox Christian Faith.