Metropolitan Damaskinos presides over Vespers in Rigani

Metropolitan Damaskinos of Aetolia and Acarnania presided over the Vespers service at the Holy Parish Church of Agia Sophia in the community of Rigani on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

During the service, Archimandrite Kallinikos Kazantzis delivered the sermon. Metropolitan Damaskinos expressed his gratitude to God as he approaches the fourth anniversary of his election and ordination to the Throne of the Holy Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania. He highlighted the blessing of having new clergy ordained during his tenure to serve the local church.

The Metropolitan specifically commended the parish priest, Jerotheos Pappas, whom he personally ordained, noting his success in revitalizing the Rigani parish. He also extended his thanks to the Holy Clergy, chanters, local authorities, and the faithful for their cooperation and support over the past four years.