St. Ieronymos of Simonopetra and the Bombs during Divine Liturgy
"He was told to close the church for security reasons. He did not accept. He wanted to stay true to his duty."
“"Father, do not officiate tomorrow. It is very dangerous!"
"Silence, silence!"
"Elder, please! The situation has worsened. Every day bombs fall around us. We are afraid to leave the house. We are worried about you too."
Unperturbed, Fr. Ieronymos listened to the people who in the last few days arrived anxiously at the Simonopetra Metochi of the Ascension in Byron, Attica. They...