Official launch of parish councilstranslated

The consecration of the beginning of the parish meetings, after the summer break, was performed on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in the Holy Church of Saints Constantine and Helen of Volos, by Rev. Metropolitan of Dimitrias, Mr. Ignatios, at the end of Vespers in memory of Saint Euphrosynos the Cook. The Vespers was attended by the Clergy - in charge of the Galini Houses and a number of volunteers who are devoted to the work of the social contribution of our Local Church.

His Holiness called the volunteers "the real strength and property of the Church. With your work, we keep hope alive, we give a plate of food to anyone in need, which is the fruit of your own love and contribution, of your daily effort. We kept this work alive even in the most difficult periods of the economic crisis, we keep it alive today, when the needs are still pressing for many of our fellow citizens. What you offer is a deed of Heaven, it is a deposit in the bank of heaven.'

Rev. Pastor thanked the Priests - Heads of the parish councils and acknowledged their efforts and struggles, to respond to the...