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The "Sunday of the Emigrant Kastorians 2026"translated

July 11, 2026 · 1 min read

The Holy Metropolis of Kastoria, honoring its children who live in exile for their contribution and work towards the city and the wider region, has dedicated the first Sunday after the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary as "Sunday of Expatriate Kastorians". This year, as part of the celebrations, the Holy Metropolis is planning the following events:

Sunday, August 16, 2026

07:00 – 10:30 Holy Metropolitan Church of the Dormition of Kastoria

High-priestly Divine Liturgy, with Artoklasia and a Memorial Service for the Kastorians in exile, presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Kastoria, Mr. Kallinikos.

After the end of the Divine Liturgy, there will be a Reception in honor of the Expatriate Kastorians in the "TABITHA" Hall.

19:00 – 20:30 Holy Dormition Monastery – Panagia Mavriotissis

Event in honor of the emigrants of Kastoria

Speech by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Kastoria Mr. Kallinikos on the topic: "Visions and things for Kastoria"

Musical event of the Children's Choir of the Holy Metropolis of Kastoria.

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Юрій Коваленко

Thanks for the information. It is interesting that this year Bishop Kallinikos will speak about "Оράματα και πραγή για την Καστοριά" - it would be good to hear what practical things he sees for the city. And the children's choir in the monastery of Panagia Μαυριωτίσσης is always touching.

Παναγιώτης Χατζής

Good program. I will try to be at the High Priestly Liturgy on August 16th, the baking and prayer for the sojourners always moves me. Beyond that, I am interested to hear what practical things His Eminence will say in his speech about Kastoria.

Γιώργος Δημητρίου

Good program. I will try to go to the Mass at the Metropolitan, the bread and the prayer for the emigrants always remind me of my uncle who left for Germany in '68. I am particularly interested to hear what practical "things" His Eminence will say in his speech, because Kastoria needs something tangible beyond words.

Κώστας Χατζής

Good that you are going to Mass, George. And for me, baking for expats always reminds me of my father who went to Belgium in 1971 and came back every summer with two suitcases full of gifts. I too am waiting to hear concrete things from His Holiness – I hope he will also say about the next generation, because our children no longer know where to look for work here.