From the inauguration of the Department of Byzantine and Traditional Music of the Archdiocese of Athens, in Agios Dimitrios Oplotranslated

On a major day for the Orthodox faith, where the Second Sunday of Luke is celebrated, but also the solemn memory of our Saints Ierotheos - who was also the first Bishop of Athens - ordained by the Apostle Paul - Domninus, Audaktos, Callisthenus and with the Catholic participation of the faithful people of Patisia, took place on Sunday 4 October 2026, in the historic church of Agios Dimitrios of Arms in Kato Patisia, the inauguration of the Department of Byzantine and Traditional Music, of the homonymous School of the Archdiocese of Athens, by its General and Artistic Director, Archimandrite Mr. Irenaios Nakos and the fathers of the holy church, of Agios Dimitrios of Arms. Written by Panos N. Avramopoulos

First of all, the divine liturgy, of the Second Sunday of Luke, was held, which focuses on the message of the corresponding Gospel passage, which is kindness, charity, but without the expectation of retribution. The Gospel of the Second Sunday of Luke contains one of the most painful teachings of Christ.

Namely: "As you want people to do to you, do the same to them": treat others as you want them to treat you. And Jesus…