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Public addresses by Metropolitan Damaskinos

Overview

Metropolitan Damaskinos of Aetolia and Acarnania has issued several public addresses focusing on theological and historical themes.

On September 12, 2026, the Metropolitan released a message regarding the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. He described the Cross as a ‘door to Paradise’ and discussed its historical significance, including its discovery by Saint Helen and its return to Jerusalem in 629 AD.

On September 20, 2026, Damaskinos delivered a keynote address at the 25th Congress of the Christian Association of Cypriot Scientists in Nicosia. In his speech, titled ‘The Exodus of Messolonghi: A Timeless Call to Freedom’, he drew connections between the history of Messolonghi and the historical memory of Cyprus, emphasizing values of freedom, justice, and national dignity.

Following his address, the Metropolitan conducted a symbolic visit to Cyprus from September 18 to 21, 2026, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Messolonghi. A central component of this visit was the 15th Conference of the Christian Union of Cypriot Scientists (XEKE), held at the Holy Archbishopric of Cyprus under the auspices of Archbishop George. During his stay in Nicosia, Damaskinos met with Archbishop George to strengthen spiritual ties between the Church of Cyprus and the Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania. He also visited historical sites, including the Imprisoned Graves and the Tomb of the Macedonian Woman, to pay tribute to freedom fighters.

Entities

Damaskinos · Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania · Messolonghi · Christian Union of Cypriot Scientists · Nia Justiniana

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

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    Metropolitan Damaskinos visits Cyprus to mark Messolonghi anniversary

    Metropolitan Damaskinos of Aetolia and Acarnania visited Cyprus to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Messolonghi Exodus and strengthen ties with the Church of Cyprus.

  2. 6 days ago

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    Metropolitan Damaskinos addresses scientific congress in Nicosia

    Metropolitan Damaskinos addressed the Christian Association of Cypriot Scientists in Nicosia, reflecting on the historical lessons of the Messolonghi Exodus and the shared values of freedom and dignity.

  3. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Metropolitan Damaskinos issues message on the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

    Metropolitan Damaskinos of Aetolia and Acarnania issued a message on the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, calling it the ‘door to Paradise’ and a spiritual pillar for the faithful.

Sources

agrinionews.gr · agriniosite.gr · iaitoloakarnania.gr · orthodoxtimes.gr · vimaorthodoxias.gr

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