The celebration of Agia Marina at the Naval Base of South Eviatranslated

The Deputy Minister of National Defense Thanasis Davakis attended yesterday, Thursday, July 16, 2026, the Great Solemn Vespers and the procession of the Holy Icon of the Great Martyr Agia Marina at the eponymous Holy Church of the Naval Base of South Euboikos (NBNE). The solemn vespers was officiated by the Most Reverend Bishop of Almopia Mr. Stefanos.

Also present were the Chief of General Staff Vice-Admiral Dimitrios-Eleftherios Kataras PN, Brigadier General Periandros Kostoulas as the representative of the Chief of General Staff, Brigadier General (I) Panteleimon Bekiaropoulos as the representative of the Chief of General Staff, Brigadier General Konstantinos Barlas as the representative of the Chief of the Greek Armed Forces, Rear Admiral L.S. Angelos Katerelos as the representative of the Chief of the L.S.-EL.AKT., the Chief of Staff Panagiotis Baltas as the representative of the Chief of the P.S., the members of the Supreme Naval Council, as well as military and civilian personnel of the Navy.

After the end of the evening, the Deputy Minister of National Defense stated:

"It was with great pleasure that I attended the Naval Base of South Evia, where we all honored the memory of the Great Martyr Agia Marina.

Agia Marina is a timeless symbol of protection, a spiritual refuge and a source of strength for women...