The anniversary of the Asia Minor disaster in the Metropolis of Kalamariatranslated

The 104th anniversary of the Asia Minor disaster was commemorated by the Holy Metropolis of Nea Krini and Kalamaria during the Sunday Liturgy, before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, in the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi in Nea Krini. The Reverend Pastor, Metropolitan of Nea Krini and Kalamaria Iustinos officiated at Orthros and presided at the Divine Liturgy, flanked by the Priests of the Church and its Deacons.

On behalf of the Authorities, the Deputy Regional Governor of P.E. Thessaloniki Mr. Konstantinos Giutikas, the Deputy Mayor of Kalamaria Municipality for the Promotion of Refugee Identity Mr. Styliani Karypidou, the representative of the ASDYM Commander, Commander of the Land Army War School, Brigadier General Mr. Dimitrios Xoyiannis, the coordinator of the Prime Minister's Office in Thessaloniki Mr. Ioannis Papageorgiou, the Administrative Council of the Refugee Association of Asia Minor "Agia Paraskevi" et al.

During the ministry of the word, Mr. Ioustinos mentioned and interpreted the passage from Sunday's Gospel passage "for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" focusing the speech...