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Feast of Saint Paisios the Saint in Chaniatranslated

July 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Rev. Metropolitan of Petra and Herronissos Mr. Gerasimos went to Chania, following the invitation of Rev. Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronou Mr. Titos, to participate with Rev. Metropolitan of Rethymnon and Avlopotamos Mr. Prodromos at the Holy Inauguration of the new Holy Church of Saint Paisios of Agioreitos in the Agrokipio area.

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Росица Петрова

I am glad that the new church of Saint Paisius in Agrokipio is now consecrated. It is good that three metropolitans have come together for this. May there be many people there and pray for us often.

Stephen King

Nice to see the new church for St. Paisios finally consecrated in Agrokipio. Three metropolitans coming together for the inauguration is a good sign; hope the locals fill it every Sunday like they should.

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ვახტანგ დოლიძე

It is good that the new church has already been consecrated in Agrokipio. Three metropolitans together — this means that the matter has come to a serious end. Hopefully the locals will fill it up every week, not just on holidays.

Величка Тодорова

I rejoice with you, Rositsa, that the church is now ready and consecrated. I was also at one such celebration in Burgas some time ago - people flocked all day, and after the service they also handed out sweets. Have you been to Agrokipio?

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ვახტანგ ჯავახიშვილი

Well said, Vakhtang, three metropolitans together is really no joke. I told a friend yesterday that it is now easier to get to Agrokipio by route if the church is open every week. I hope it will be so.

Кирил Митев

I am happy with you, Rositsa. Three metropolitans together – this is a rarity and a good sign. I, on the other hand, remember how years ago I went fishing near Chania and passed by Agrokipio, the place seemed quiet, now with the new church it will surely be full. Do you think many locals will go or more pilgrims from elsewhere?

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თამარ დოლიძე

Good point, Vakhtang, having three metropolitans together is a really important sign. When a new church was opened in Agrokipio, I told my niece that it would be good to organize a trip there. Hope it's open every week like you say.

Nicholas Parker

Nice one, Stephen. Three bishops together does show it's a big deal for the area. My cousin in Chania says the building's simple and solid — exactly what St Paisios would have liked. Let's see if the locals keep the momentum after the excitement dies down.

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სალომე ნოზაძე

True, Vakhtang, three metropolitans together are really impressive. I read yesterday that the church is already accepting believers, so the route to Agrokipio will be even more useful. I hope you will be there soon and share your impressions with us.

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ქეთევან კაპანაძე

True, Salome, the presence of three metropolitans together is indeed a rare sight. I heard yesterday that the first liturgy was held in the church and people are leaving. Have you been to Agrokipio? how is the road from there

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ქეთევან კვარაცხელია

It is true, Ketevan, three metropolitans together are really rare. I have not been to Agrokipio, but I was told about yesterday's liturgy - people were already leaving in the morning. How did you hear about it, from TV or friends?

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ვახტანგ ჯავახიშვილი

True, three metropolitans together is really rare. I have not been to Agrokipio, but I was told about yesterday's liturgy - people were already leaving in the morning. How did you hear about it, from TV or friends?

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ქეთევან კაპანაძე

You are right, Vakhtang, three metropolitans together is indeed a rare sight. I was told about yesterday's liturgy by a neighbor woman who often goes to the garden in Agrokipio. Did you hear what happened after Ekainia, did the people come together again or did they fall apart?

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ნიკოლოზ დოლიძე

It is true, Ketevan, three metropolitans together are really rare. If the woman next door told you about the liturgy, it's good - I also heard yesterday that after Ekainia, people stayed a little longer, drinking coffee and remembering Paisia. Do you know when the next liturgy will be in Agrokipio?

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ქეთევან მამულაშვილი

True Nicholas, three metropolitans together is really rare. When my neighbor told me about the liturgy, I also remembered that my sister's daughter was there and said that people stood for too long at the icon of Paisia. I don't know the next liturgy in Agrokipio yet, have you heard anything?

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ლევან აბაშიძე

It is true, Ketevan, three metropolitans together are really rare. My neighbor's uncle also said that the queue at the icon lasted for almost three hours. So far I haven't heard anything about the next liturgy in Agrokipio, how did you hear about it?