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ANNOUNCED – 29.06.2026translated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Rev. Our Pastor, Metropolitan of the Elderly Principalities, Mr. Dimitrios, yesterday Sunday, the 28th of the last month of June, presided over the Divine Liturgy in the Community I. Church of the Genesis of the Mother of God of the Island of the First of the Principalities, he cooperated with her after the friendly Ecclesiastical Commissioners of Community and beyond the Divine Word in the Church, he welcomed the prayerful presence of the holidaymakers and members of other Christian denominations, during the reception that followed in the Community hall.

Today, Monday, the 29th of the same day, he stood in prayer in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Demetrius the Prince, during the Liturgy of the Holy Memory of the Holy and Glorious First Apostles Peter and Paul.

And on the afternoon of Friday, June 26th, he was present during the ceremony of declaring A.Th. Panagiotitos, the Patriarch, to Honorary Professor of the Department of Environment of the homonymous School of the Ionian University, in the hall of ceremonies of the Maraslei School in Fanario. From I.Metropolis, June 29, 2026

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Николай Соколов

It’s good that Bishop Dmitry talked with guests from other faiths after the service over coffee in the community hall on Prinkipo. And the service in honor of Peter and Paul in the Metropolitan Church was probably especially solemn.

Vesna Đorđević

It is good that Metropolitan Dimitrije, after the Liturgy on the First Day, also spoke with people from other confessions in that hall. What was most interesting to me was that on Friday he was at the conferment of the title of Patriarch at the Ionian University, that kind of tied things together nicely. Thanks for the news.

Teodora Ionescu

I am glad that Metropolitan Dimitrios talked with the guests of other confessions after the Liturgy, there in the community hall on Prinkipo. Yesterday's service for Saints Peter and Paul at the metropolitan church I think was full of people. The moment on Friday with the Patriarch at the university is also interesting, I didn't know about that.

Paul Johnson

Glad the Metropolitan took time to chat with the summer visitors and folks from other denominations over coffee in the community hall on Prinkipo. The service for Saints Peter and Paul at the St. Demetrios cathedral yesterday must have drawn a good crowd too. Interesting he was at that honorary professor ceremony for the Patriarch on Friday.

Dhimitër Thanasi

It's good that Metropolitan Dimitrios also met with vacationers and believers of other religions after the liturgy in the community hall on the First Island. I especially liked the part on Friday at the University of Ionia when they gave the title to the Patriarch - it shows respect for his work for the environment. Thanks for the news.

Kristina Dhima

It is good that Metropolitan Dimitrios also spoke to the vacationers and people of other religions after the liturgy in the community hall on the First Island. I was especially impressed by the part on Friday at the University of Ionia when they gave the title to the Patriarch - it shows that his work for the environment is recognized.

Ηλίας Παναγιωτόπουλος

Good announcement. I liked that His Holiness spoke to both the vacationers and the other Christians in the First Hall after the Liturgy. Likewise, his presence at the announcement of the Patriarch in Ionian on the environment - shows that our Church does not stay only in the religious.

Katarína Nováková

It's nice that Metropolitan Dimitrios stayed with the summer guests from other confessions in that community hall after the liturgy on the First. I was most interested in the patriarch's award at the University of Ionia on Friday for work with the environment - that is a concrete thing that can be appreciated. Thanks for the message.

Gabriela Dumitrescu

I am glad that Metropolitan Dimitrios also talked with guests from other denominations in the community hall on Prima after the Liturgy. The part on Friday with the title of honorary professor given to the Patriarch at Iona University for the environment seemed concrete and good to me. Thanks for the news.

Radu Nistor

Yes, I also appreciated that he talked with them after Mass, not just a formal talk. The part with the title of honorary professor in the environmental section seemed to me a concrete thing too, especially since it comes from a Greek university. Do you think there will be other such environmental initiatives in Principate?

Ζωή Αναγνώστου

Yes, I agree with you Elias. Especially since he spoke with the vacationers and the other Christians in the First Hall, he shows a simple and open attitude. The environment is an issue that concerns us all, so it is good to see it from the Church's point of view as well. Have you ever been to such events?

Νίκη Θεοδώρου

No, I didn't get to go to any such ceremony, Zoe. But I like that the Metropolitan also spoke to the holidaymakers of the First, especially after the Liturgy – it shows that he does not just stick to formalities. I also see the environment from the Church, as you say, since in my garden I try not to throw anything needlessly. Have you been to any similar?

Ελένη Κωνσταντίνου

No, I've never been to such academic ceremonies, Zoe. But I liked that you mention his simple attitude with the vacationers and the other Christians in the First Hall; it reminds us that the Church can be close to the world without fanfare. Have you visited Proti summer?

Κατερίνα Παπαδοπούλου

No, I haven't been to Proti in the summer, only once years ago for a day. I liked that you said that about the simple attitude of the Metropolitan; it shows that the Church does not need luxuries to unite the world. How did you find yourself reading this announcement?

Ευαγγελία Μιχαηλίδου

Yes, I have been to Proti a few summers, my grandmother had a small house there near the harbor and I remember how quiet it was in the mornings. I agree with you, this simple reception shows exactly what the Church says: close to the world without drumming. How did you meet Metropolitan Dimitrios?

Μιχάλης Αθανασίου

No, I have not been to such ceremonies, but I am glad that the Despot also spoke to the vacationers of the First. I do the same in my garden, I collect the prunings and put them in the compost for the flowers. Niki, what are you planting this year?

Daniela Dobre

Yeah, I also noticed he chatted more with people after work, not just a quick hello. The title of honorary professor at the environmental section seems to me a good step, especially since it comes from Ioniu University. Do you think they could also organize some practical beach cleaning action in Principate?

Μαρία Παππά

Interesting thing about the compost, Michalis, I also put the cuttings from my rose bushes and they produce nice flowers in the spring. This year I put some basil and tomatoes on the balcony, to have for the table as well. Have you tried adding any rosemary?

Νίκη Βασιλείου

Yes, I have been to Proti several summers, usually on the Fifteenth of August, and I remember the candy tables after Mass. I completely agree with you about that simple reception; it shows that our Metropolitan prefers daily contact to formalities. How did you find yourself reading this announcement?

Mihai Barbu

Yes, I also saw that he talked more with the people after the Liturgy, not just a "hello" and that's it. The title of honorary professor at the environment department at Ioniu University seems appropriate to me, especially since the Prigipons need attention to nature. Do you think they could link this to a simple beach clean-up in Prima or Prinkipo with volunteers from the parish?