The celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Evangelistria Nea Ionia Volos culminatedtranslated

The two-day 26-27/9 celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the refugee parish of Evangelistria N. Ionia (1926-1928) culminated. This very important historical anniversary is decorated and blessed by the presence of the Holy Relic of Saint Fotini the Samaritan, Patron Saint of the unforgettable Smyrna, which was transferred from the Holy Monastery of Iberon on Mount Athos and will be in the Church until Wednesday 9/30. On Saturday 26/9, the Solemn Vespers was held, presided over by Rev. Metropolitan of Peristeri Mr. Grigoriou, concelebrants of Rev. Metropolitans of Messinia Mr. Chrysostomos and Mr. Ignatiou of Dimitrias. The Member of Parliament of Magnesia, Mr. Christos Boukoros, representatives of the Local Government, the heads of the Military and Police Authorities and a large number of people were present. Rev. Our Metropolitan Mr. Ignatios commemorated the first refugees, who under adverse conditions created the parish of Evangelistria and built the first Church.

He described their work as "the greatest gift to future generations and to us, which is a proof of the power hidden by people's faith". Mr. Ignatios thanked the Abbot again...