We All Pray!
In the middle of the main road which
leads from our town to the Thracian coastline (total
distance 27 km) there is a Christian monastery dedicated to
the Virgin Mary. It is a beautiful place with many trees
around the church.
Once upon a time the farm where the church is
located belonged to a Muslim rich man. The man had dreamed
the luminous Cross symbol for three continuous nights. Then
he permitted to the Christian Authorities to excavate his
farm and they found the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary. Then
they put the icon on a coach and they built the church at
the point where the horses had stopped. The tradition also
says that on the coach was a young deaf-mute girl, the
farmer’s nephew, who has been cured.
Every year, on August 23rd, when a
great festival is held at the monastery, many people from
Komotini go there on foot (12 km!) as a votive offering.
Among the Christians man can see many Muslims to walk until
the monastery and to worship the holy icon.
This is a proof of our harmonious life, isn’t
it?
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