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Orthodox religious services and ordinations in Greece

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In late August and mid-September 2026, various religious services and ordinations were conducted by Orthodox Metropolitans in Greece. In Thessaly, Metropolitan Timotheos presided over services in Karditsa to mark the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God. During these events, he also conducted the ordination of Deacon Akakios Deligiannis to the priesthood in Farsala, emphasizing that divine calling often selects the humble. In Serres, Metropolitan Theologos presided over a divine liturgy at the Holy Temple of Evangelistria on August 30, 2026, where deacon Michael Alexoudis was ordained to the priesthood. Drawing inspiration from the Gospel parable of the vineyard, the Metropolitan described clergy as ‘stewards of the divine mysteries’ and ‘workers in the vineyard of Christ,’ noting that the ministry requires significant reserves of faith, virtue, love, patience, philanthropy, and humility. On September 13, 2026, several liturgical events occurred across the country. In Veria, Metropolitan Panteleimon of Veria, Naousa, and Campania presided over a Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of Saint Alexander in Alexandreia. During the service, Alexandreia, where Konstantinos Karkamanis was ordained to the rank of Reader. In a sermon preceding During this service, the Feast Metropolitan reflected on the Cross as a source of redemption. He also conducted a blessing ceremony at the Exaltation Greek Police Training School. In Volos, Metropolitan Ignatius of Demetrias presided over a Divine Liturgy at the Holy Cross, Church of Agios Gerasimos, discussing the theological significance of the Cross. In Thessaloniki, Metropolitan reflected on how Philotheos welcomed the Cross was transformed from an instrument Holy Relics of execution into Saint David the Elder to the Panoramas Chapel, initiating a source festival that includes a church consecration. Additionally, in Agiopigi, Metropolitan Timotheos celebrated the Feast of redemption and salvation through the actions Nativity of Christ. the Theotokos, addressing the Virgin Mary’s role in salvation and modern demographic challenges.

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