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Orthodox religious commemorations in Greece

Overview

Various religious services and commemorations are being observed across different Greek regions. In Anogia, the Holy Icon of Panagia Soumela was scheduled to be received at the Holy Church of Saint John the Baptist. In Kokkinara, Metropolitan Kyrillos of Kifisia presided over Vespers at the Holy Shrine of Panagia Elefteriotira, where he spoke on the importance of preserving human ethics amidst technological advancements.

In Rethymno, a multi-hierarchical service was held at the Holy Church of the Four Holy Neomartyrs to honor martyrs who died for their faith and Cretan freedom, attended by political and military officials. In Volos, the Holy Metropolis of Demetriadis prepared to celebrate the feast of the Holy Anargyroi, Cosmas and Damian, with liturgical services and a blood donation drive. Meanwhile, in Thessaloniki, the Holy Metropolis announced the cancellation of the 3rd Saint Demetrios Health Road Race due to forecasted rainfall.

Entities

Thessaloniki · Olga Kefalogianni · Anogia · Kyrillos of Kifisia · Kokkinara

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Religious and historical commemorations in Greece

    Religious services honor the Four Holy Neomartyrs in Rethymno and the Holy Anargyroi in Volos, while Thessaloniki cancels a scheduled health race due to expected rain.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Religious ceremonies held in Anogia and Kokkinara

    Religious services and icon visits are taking place in Anogia and Kokkinara, marking spiritual and national commemorations.

Sources

cretaone.gr · dogma.gr · orthodoxia.info · parallaximag.gr