Elder Ephraim at SSAS – Speech and spiritual communication with the students and staff of the Schooltranslated

On Friday, November 13, 2026, the Military School of Officer Corps (SSAS) was visited by the Professor of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, Elder Ephraim, where he made a speech to the students and staff of the School.

THESSALONIKI – Raphael Georgiadis/ope.gr

Archimandrite Father Ignatios Ioannidis was present at the event as a representative of the His Holiness Metropolitan of Thessaloniki, Mr. Philotheos, who conveyed the paternal wishes and blessing of His Holiness.

The SSAS Commander, Brigadier Matthios Savvidis, warmly thanked Elder Ephraim for his presence at the School and for the honor he reserved for its students and staff.

The event was also attended by the MERYP Deputy Commander, Brigadier General Theophilos Maragozidis, as well as the Director of Support and Care Commander, Colonel YK Efstratios Michaelidis.

The speech was attended by officers, non-commissioned officers, the military and civilian staff of the School, as well as the students of SSAS.

The presence of Elder Ephraim was a special opportunity for spiritual communication and meeting of the Church with military training, highlighting the importance of spiritual...