The Metropolitan of Floris Irenaios at the Exhibition of the Collection of Thomas Tsomistranslated

On Monday morning, September 28, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Florina, Prespa and Eordaia Mr. Irenaios visited the exhibition of items from the private collection of Mr. Thomas Tsomis, which is hosted in Florina. The young collector is a high school student and historian, with a special love for the history and tradition of the place. With personal interest, he has collected objects from another era, which are small but valuable evidence of the way of life and the progress of the local society over time.

Pastor Mr. Irenaios toured the area and got to know up close rare and special objects that capture aspects of folk art, customs and culture of past generations.

During his visit, he spoke with Mr. Thomas Tsomis about the effort to gather, record and preserve the material, pointing out the special value of initiatives that come from young people with an interest in their place. He also emphasized that the preservation of historical memory is a valuable legacy, as it helps younger generations to know their roots and better understand the cultural heritage that...