The Church of Ilia on the side of voluntary blood donation - The Metropolitan of Ilia and Oleni Mr. Athanasios II at the 24th Panhellenic Torch Run and at the 36th Amphictyony of Voluntary Blood Donors in Pyrgostranslated

The Church of Ilia on the side of voluntary blood donation - The Metropolitan of Ilia and Oleni Mr. Athanasios II at the 24th Panhellenic Torch Run and at the 36th Amphictyony of Voluntary Blood Donors in Pyrgos

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Mon, 26/10/2026 - 11:05

The closing ceremony of the 24th Panhellenic Voluntary Blood Donor Torch Relay and the official start of the 36th Amphiktionia of Voluntary Blood Donor Associations and Agencies, organized by the Panhellenic Federation of Voluntary Blood Donor Associations, took place with particular brilliance, emotion and deep social symbolism at the Ilias Tower. (P.O.S.E.A.), with the perfect cooperation of our Holy Metropolis and the support of the Local bodies.

A special Spiritual significance was given to the events by the presence of our Venerable Metropolitan Mr. Athanasios II, who participated in the Ending Ceremony of the Panhellenic Torch Relay, expressing in practice the ongoing interest of the Local Church for man, the protection of human life and the cultivation of the spirit of Voluntary Offering.

​The Flame of Love and Solidarity, which was carried through the Panhellenic Torch Relay, was a powerful message...