# Orthodox religious celebrations in Greece and Egypt > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orthodox-religious-celebrations-in-greece > Updated: 2026-11-08T16:49:55.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Religious festivities were held across different Greek regions in early November 2026. In Ammoudia, Metropolitan Makarios of Sidirokastro presided over services at the Holy Temple of Timiou Prodromou to honor the feast of the Holy Anargyroi, Saints Cosmas and Damian. In Messinia, Metropolitan Chrysostomos led celebrations for the Feast of the Archangels at the Panmegi Holy Temple in Kalamata, which included a visit to the 120 Combat Wing to offer blessings to the Air Force. On November 7 and 8, 2026, Orthodox Christian communities expanded celebrations for the Synaxis of the Most High Archangels, Michael and Gabriel, across Greece, Corfu, and Egypt. In Greece, additional observances occurred at the Mesolonghi Air Club in Aetolia and Acarnania, and in Lagadia, Laconia. In Corfu, Metropolitan Nektarios and Metropolitan Theoklitos presided over a service that included the ordination of a new deacon. In Alexandria, Egypt, the feast was observed at the Holy Community Church of the Most High Archangels. Held under the blessing of Pope and Patriarch Theodore II, the services involved the Greek community, Arabic-speaking Orthodox believers, and pilgrims from Romania. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-08: Orthodox communities celebrate Feast of the Archangels Orthodox communities in Greece, Egypt, and Corfu celebrated the Feast of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel with various liturgical services and local observances. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/messinia-celebrates-the-feast-of-the-archangels ### 2026-11-01: Metropolitan Makarios leads feast of the Holy Anargyroi in Ammoudia Metropolitan Makarios of Sidirokastro led religious services in Ammoudia to honor the feast of the Holy Anargyroi, Saints Cosmas and Damian. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metropolitan-makarios-leads-feast-of-the-holy-anargyroi-in-ammoudia --- Cite as: Orthodox religious celebrations in Greece and Egypt. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/orthodox-religious-celebrations-in-greece