Greek Orthodox neighborhood in Türkiye congregated Wednesday on the northwestern island of Bozcaada off the coast of Çanakkale for a ceremony to rejoice the Hagia (Saint) Paraskevi Day.
The occasion, recognized regionally because the Ayazma honest, introduced collectively members of the Greek Orthodox neighborhood from Greece, in addition to from the United States, Australia, Italy, France, and Canada, who gathered at Ayazma Monastery to participate within the festivities.
Every July 26, the Orthodox neighborhood assembles on the monastery to look at their conventional rituals on the sacred day of Hagia Paraskevi. The historic monastery’s ceremony was led by Kyrillos Sykis, the metropolitan of Gökçeada and Bozcaada.
During the service, members of the neighborhood lit candles and supplied prayers.
According to legend, on the island there lived a stunning younger lady named Paraskevi, who fell deeply in love with a good-looking youth who lived within the Ayyalus Monastery, now located in Göztepe.
When her father found their romantic involvement, he introduced Paraskevi to Ayazma, the place she was positioned beneath strict surveillance.
The lovesick lady regarded towards Göztepe, attempting to convey messages to her beloved by means of the wind. Similarly, the younger man at Ayyalus Monastery reciprocates Paraskevi’s emotions, however they by no means handle to fulfill.
In reminiscence of Paraskevi, who died of a damaged coronary heart, folks pray by means of the wishing properly, also referred to as the properly of needs.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
