Naoussa commemorates 114th anniversary of liberation from Ottoman rule

On Saturday, October 17, a hierarchical liturgy and doxology were held at the Metropolitan Holy Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Naoussa to commemorate the 114th anniversary of the city's liberation from Ottoman rule.

The service was led by Metropolitan Panteleimon of Veria, Naoussa, and Campania, with Bishop Athenagoras of Domikon presiding over the Orthros. Attendees included Deputy Minister of Development Lazaros Tsavdaridis, local political and military authorities, and a large number of faithful. During the event, Metropolitan Panteleimon presented a relic of Saint Lazarus to the church to coincide with the city's liberation celebrations.

In his sermon, the Metropolitan honored the ancestors of Naoussa, noting the heavy price paid for freedom, including the destruction of the city and the sacrifices made during the revolution. He emphasized the residents' commitment to their homeland and their faith.