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Catechetical groups for rafting in Aliakmonastranslated

November 9, 2026 · 1 min read

A special activity of the Catechists of the Holy Church of Agios Georgios in Grevena and the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi in Metagitsi, Halkidiki in Aliakmonas A special experience full of adventure, excitement and strong emotions was experienced by the children of the catechetical groups of the Holy Church of Agios Georgios in Grevena and the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi in Metagitsi, Halkidiki, participating in a beautiful rafting activity on the river Aliakmonas, with the valuable support of Trekking Hellas Rafting Center Venetikos & Aliakmonas.

The activity was attended by children from the last grades of Primary, High School and Lyceum, while the presence of 14 children from the Catechetic School of the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi Metagitsiou, Halkidiki, of the Holy Metropolis of Kassandreia, accompanied by the responsible priest of the parish, gave special joy.

Two catechetical groups from different places became a great company, shared experiences and discovered the joy of cooperation, teamwork and camaraderie. Through contact with nature and the unique experience of rafting, the children had the opportunity to experience something different, to surpass themselves and create beautiful...

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Timothy Baker
Sounds like a great day on the Aliakmonas. My grandkid did rafting once near Grevena and came back talking nonstop about the cold water and how they all had to paddle together or they'd spin in circles. Nice to see the kids from Chalkidiki join in too – 14 of them is a solid group. Hope they stayed warm after they got out.
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