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Religious teachings of Metropolitan Damaskinos

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Metropolitan Damaskinos of Aetolia and Acarnania has delivered religious messages focusing on Orthodox teachings and liturgy. In August 2026, the Metropolitan discussed the significance of the Divine Liturgy as a path to the Kingdom of God, noting that the spread of Christianity was achieved through divine grace rather than worldly wisdom. By September 2026, he presided over services at the Holy Church of Agios Nikolaos in Kalivia, interpreting the Gospel of Matthew to discuss salvation. On September 5, 2026, the Metropolitan released a religious message and an official schedule for the period of September 6 to September 14, which included liturgical services, a press conference in Agrinio, and pastoral visits for the start of the school year. On September 16, 2026, the Metropolitan presided over Vespers at the Holy Parish Church of Agia Sophia in Rigani. During the service, he expressed gratitude to God as he approaches the fourth anniversary of his election and ordination to the Throne of the Holy Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania. He highlighted the blessing of ordaining new clergy during his tenure and specifically commended parish priest Jerotheos Pappas for his success in revitalizing the Rigani parish. On September 25, 2026, Metropolitan Damaskinos convened a meeting of coordinators for the Parish Holy Scripture Study Circles in Agrinio, featuring Archimandrite Daniil Aerakis as the keynote speaker. On September 26, 2026, the Metropolitan issued a spiritual message emphasizing the necessity of daily prayer, study, and the remembrance of God. He advised that individuals maintain constant contact with the Gospel and the teachings of the faith to prevent the soul from drifting toward ‘transient pleasures and passions.’ Referencing the Apostle Paul, he urged believers to remain ‘active cooperators with God’ by distancing themselves from worldly influences. In early October 2026, the Metropolitan led several religious services.

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