The "Protocletia" began in Patrastranslated

From November 1, liturgical and other events in honor of the Apostle Andrew the Protocletos began in the Apostolic city and Metropolis of Patras, which continue throughout the month, culminating in the feast of the Apostle Andrew on November 29 and 30. His Eminence the Metropolitan of Patras performed the Divine Liturgy on Sunday 1.11.2026, in the Holy Metropolitan Church of Evangelistria of Patras, where he presided over the Doxology, on the anniversary of the surrender of the Castle of Patras from the Turks to the French, under General Maison, in October 1828.

The celebration was organized by the "Panagiotis Karatzas" community of Patras, which invited other communities and traditional and cultural associations from Patras and other cities.

Everyone went to church with great enthusiasm in the Church of the Evangelistria, Church. Their presence, with traditional historical costumes, spread shivers of emotion and patriotic enthusiasm.

The Reverend Metropolitan, in his speech, referred to the historical event of the liberation of Patras from the Turks and explained the reasons why, while the other cities of the Peloponnese were liberated in 1821, Patras,...