Religious services held in Ierapetra and Arkalochori

On October 3, 2026, several religious services took place within the Greek Orthodox Church. In Ierapetra, Metropolitan Kyrillos of Ierapetra and Sitia presided over the ordination of Deacon Charalambos Menegakis at the Holy Cathedral of Agia Fotini. During the service, Menegakis expressed his devotion to the ministry of the Church and offered thanks to his spiritual father, Archimandrite Porfiryos Angelakis, and other clergy members for their guidance.

In Arkalochori, Metropolitan Andreas of Arkalochori, Kastelli, and Viamos conducted the funeral service for Nikolaos Kaniadakis at the Holy Metropolitan Church of Agios Andreas. Family members, including his son Antonis Kaniadakis, spoke in honor of the deceased, sharing personal reflections on his life and legacy. The Metropolitan offered condolences to the family, emphasizing the strength of faith.