With special compunction and splendour, the Third Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos were celebrated today at the Holy Church of Saint Nicholas in the city of Majunga, North Madagascar. The service was presided over by His Grace Bishop Nephon, surrounded by priests of the area, and was attended by His Eminence Metropolitan Ignatios of Antananarivo and Central Madagascar. A multitude of faithful took part reverently in this compunctionate service of Holy and Great Lent. The faithful chanted with emotion the Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos, asking for her motherly protection and strong support in the spiritual struggle of Holy and Great Lent.
