Kastoria inaugurates Byzantine Pilgrimage Office

The Holy Metropolis of Kastoria inaugurated the ‘Byzantine Kastoria’ Pilgrimage Office on September 28, 2026. Located at 70 Mitropoleos Street, the office aims to highlight the city and region's ecclesiastical heritage.

The initiative focuses on the 52 Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches in Kastoria, along with other religious monuments in the province, showcasing their unique architecture, frescoes, and icons. The office is designed to provide organized and respectful guidance for pilgrims and visitors to explore these historical assets.

The blessing ceremony was led by Metropolitan Athanagoras of Ilia, Acharnes and Petroupolis, who serves as the President of the Pilgrimage Office of the Church of Greece. The event was attended by local officials, including members of parliament, regional representatives, and community leaders.