Pilgrimage visit of Metropolitan Ptolemais Makarios to the Metropolis of Kalavrytatranslated

The Holy Metropolis of Kalavryta and Aegialia had the special honor and pleasure of welcoming His Eminence Metropolitan Ptolemais Mr. Makarios, of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, accompanied by a group of 25 pilgrims. His Eminence Metropolitan Mr. Makarios and his entourage visited the Holy Pilgrimage of Panagia Trypitis in Aigio, where they worshiped the miraculous Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary and were informed about the history and spiritual tradition of the historic Pilgrimage. The reception and the tour were undertaken by the Archdiocese of the Holy Metropolis, His Eminence Archimandrite Fr. Alexandros Loukatos, and the Head of the Holy Pilgrimage, His Eminence Protopresbyter Fr. Grigorios Mamalis. After the guided tour, a treat was offered in honor of the visitors.

Afterwards, a lunch was served at the Ecclesiastical Foundation "Agios Charalambos" of the Holy Metropolis under the Reverend Metropolitan of Kalavryta and Aegialia Mr. Ieronymos. During the meal, the customary speeches were made and warm wishes were exchanged, in an atmosphere of brotherly love and cordiality.

The Most Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Hieronymos, addressing the…