Consecration of Thyranoixia, the unique pericenter of the Byzantine Holy Church in ancient Maximianoupolistranslated

In a climate of deep emotion and religious fervor today, Wednesday November 4, 2026, His Eminence the Metropolitan of Maroneia and Komotini, Mr. Panteleimon, performed the Consecration of the Thyranoixia of the unique pericenter of the Byzantine Holy Church in the ancient Maximianoupoli - Mosynoupoli, in the presence of the Minister of Culture, Ms. Mendoni, after the completion of the restoration work, and his emergence. A project implemented by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Rhodope with the funding and supervision of the Ministry of Culture. The Holy Church is a great monument dating back to the 11th century AD, it stands out for its rare irregular hexagonal floor plan and was the central building of the Byzantine city. Now it is given to the public as a visitable archaeological site, while at the same time it is possible to use it for religious purposes as well.

In his speech, His Eminence the Metropolitan of Maroneia and Komotini Mr. Panteleimon expressed his warm thanks and congratulated the leadership of the Ministry of Culture and the team of archaeologists and conservators. He emphasized that today is a milestone, as a space with deep spiritual roots of centuries comes back to life,…