On the Sunday of the Blind Man, 17 May 2026, His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of Saint Charalambos in Luton. With His Grace concelebrated the Priest-in-Charge of the Community, Fr David Somalis, and Archdeacon Fr George Tsourous.

Prior to the dismissal of the Divine Liturgy, His Grace blessed a new Reader who ministers at the analogion. Subsequently, addressing the Christ-named flock, he conveyed the paternal wishes and the archpastoral blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain. Taking the floor immediately after, expressing the sentiments of the entire flock, the Priest-in-Charge, Fr David, warmly thanked the Bishop for the continuous spiritual support which he provides through his regular visits to the parish of Luton.

Exiting the holy church, proceeding to the adjacent grounds, His Grace performed the blessing of the waters and blessed the foundation stone for the erection of a presbytery. Immediately following the ceremony of the foundation, in the spacious hall of the community, a festive meal was served to all the pious pilgrims. With their presence, representatives of the local authorities honoured the sacred services, as well as the community reception that ensued.