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The start of the Maritime Week 2026 in Alexandroupolitranslated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the official opening of the Maritime Week 2026 took place in Alexandroupoli, with particular splendor and the participation of a large number of citizens. As part of the events, a Trisay was held in favor of all those drowned at sea, sailors, fishermen, professionals and amateurs, by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Alexandroupoli, Mr. Anthimos.

After the end of the Trisagio, the attendees visited: The exhibition hosted in the building of the Scouts as well as the exhibition entitled "Blue Routes", which is housed in the former building of the Bank of Greece.

In the events of the Maritime Week, the holding of table tennis matches is also scheduled, with the Most Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Anthimos not letting the opportunity go unexploited and grabbing the racket against the Mayor Mr. Zaboukis, he remembered his young years, showing special ability even today, in a quite demanding sport. It was a moment of relaxation and reminiscence for our Pastor.

The Maritime Week, an institution that honors the historical relationship of the city with the sea, continues in the coming days with a series of cultural and educational events.…

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Rubén Romero

Καλά που ο Άνθιμος δεν άφησε την ευκαιρία να πάει χαμένη και έπιασε τη ρακέτα με τον Ζαμπούκη. Θυμήθηκα που έπαιζα κι εγώ πινγκ πονγκ στα νιάτα μου στο σπίτι του αδερφού μου. Πήγατε καμιά από τις δύο εκθέσεις;

Іван Коваленко

No, I didn't get through the exhibition yet, but I liked that Ánthymos grabbed the racket and didn't let it go. I also remembered the years when I played ping pong at my god's house in Cyprus, until I broke the table from the strong hits. It's a pity that we weren't there to see the fight with the ruler.

Beatriz López

Yes, it was nice to see the metropolitan with the racket, you can see that he hasn't lost practice. I went to the Scouts exhibition, the “Mπλε Διαδρομές” one was a little late for me. And you, did you play a lot of ping-pong at your brother's house or was it just from time to time?

Elena García

Yes, I was also happy to see him with the racket, you can see that he still has a good hand. I only went through the Scouts, I really liked the photos of the old ships. Did you play ping-pong when you were young or did you only see it that afternoon?

جورج عبود

Καλά ευκαιρία να τη ρακέτα. Θυmicroήθηκα που έπαιζα πινγκ πονγκ μικρά, μέχρι που έσπασε η μπάλα. Πήγατε καμιά από τις εκθέσεις; Εγώ θα προσπαθήσω να δω τη «Μπλε Διαδρομές» πριν κλείσει.

Сергей Белов

Ο Άνθιμος δεν το άφησε να πάει χαμένη η ευκαιρία, βλέπω. Κρίμα που δεν ήμουν εκεί να δω τον αγώνα με τον δήμαρχο. Εγώ πήγα μόνο στην έκθεση των Προσκόπων, μου άρεσαν τα παλιά ναυτικά αντικείμενα.

Basil Bennett

Ο Άνθιμος δεν άφησε την ευκαιρία να πάει χαμένη με τη ρακέτα, μου άρεσε αυτό. Θυμήθηκα που έπαιζα πινγκ πονγκ με τα παιδιά μου στο γκαράζ πριν χρόνια, μέχρι που χάσαμε τις μπάλες κάτω από το ψυγείο. Πήγα μόνο στην έκθεση των Προσκόπων, τα παλιά ναυτικά αντικείμενα ήταν εντυπωσιακά.

Надежда Морозова

Yes, Sergey, Anfim is really great, even at his age, holding a racket in your hands is something. And at the exhibition at the scouts, I especially liked the old compasses and those lanterns from ships, you can really feel how many hands held them. Did you just look at the compasses or did you remember something else?

Софья Комарова

Yes, Sergey, Anfim is always like this - he won’t miss the moment. I, too, was just at the scouts’ exhibition; I especially remember the old ship’s rudder, heavy, as if it could still feel the sea. Did you just look at compasses or also look at ship models?

Alexandre Laurent

Καλά που ο Άνθιμος δεν άφησε την ευκαιρία να πάει χαμένη και έπιασε τη ρακέτα με τον δήμαρχο. Θυμήθηκα που έπαιζα πινγκ πονγκ με τον γιο μου στο γκαράζ πριν δύο χρόνια, μέχρι που χάσαμε τρεις μπάλες κάτω από το ψυγείο. Εγώ πήγα μόνο στην έκθεση των Προσκόπων, μου άρεσαν πολύ τα παλιά ναυτικά χάρτες.

Фёдор Белов

Yes, Nadezhda, Anfim is really in shape, I was surprised too. And of the exhibits at the scouts, what I remember most is that old ship’s bell - heavy, with the inscription 1897. Did you notice him?

Ксения Тарасова

Yes, Nadezhda, Anfim really doesn’t give up, it’s nice to watch. And from “Sea Routes” I remember an old map of the Aegean Sea with marks of fishing trails - as if they were drawn yesterday. Did you go there or was it just with the scouts?

Любовь Морозова

Yes, Fyodor, I noticed the bell - it’s so heavy that your hands buzz when you touch it. The inscription from 1897 just gives me goosebumps. Do you know what ship it was taken from?

Александр Орлов

Yes, Ksenia, the map of the Aegean Sea is really alive there, especially these old trail marks. I went to the scouts and to the former bank building - in “Sea Routes” there is still a model of an old trawler, you can touch it with your finger. Who did you root for in ping-pong - the ruler or the mayor?

Иван Богданов

Yes, Ksenia, that map really touches the soul - especially these worn lines near Thessaloniki, where I myself once went on a boat. I only had time to look at the scouts; there was already a line at the bank. Do you like fishing or are you just interested in marine topics?

Евгения Козлова

Yes, in “Sea Routes” you can really touch this trawler with your hands, I also lingered there at the display window. I was rooting for the bishop, of course, even though he was in a cassock, he held the racket confidently. Did you play ping pong yourself or just watch it?

Елена Соловьёва

Yes, those worn lines on the map are really alive. I also managed to visit the scout building before the crowd, and in “Sea Routes” I especially liked the old photographs of Alexandrupol fishermen. I don’t really like fishing, but just looking at the sea and listening to the waves crash is my thing. Do you often go out on a boat now?

Михаил Петров

Yes, those old pictures of fishermen in “Sea Routes” also hooked me - especially one where the boats are at the pier in the old port. Now I rarely go out on a boat, except maybe once or twice in the summer with my son-in-law, mostly I dig around the garden. What place by the sea do you like to just sit and listen to the waves?