Diocese of Prevezi: Memorial Event of Bishop Rogon Iosiftranslated

The Holy Metropolis of Nicopolis and Preveza, the Holy Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior of Nea Kerasuntos, the Pontiac Cultural Association of Nea Kerasuntos, and the Cultural Association of Nea Kerasuntos "O Katsantonis", are organizing on Sunday, October 18, 2026 "Event of Remembrance of the sacrifice of Joseph Rogon (1826†)" on the occasion of the completion of two hundred years since the legendary Exodus of Messolonghi and the heroic death of Bishop Rogon Iosif. On the morning of Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Castle of Rogion, a high priestly mass will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nicopolis and Preveza, Mr. Chrysostomos and the Theophilist Bishop of Rogion, Mr. Philotheo. It will be followed by a holy memorial service of Bishop Rogon Iosif.

After the services, a "Memorial Event" will take place in the courtyard of the church, according to the following schedule:

Greeting from the Theophilusate Bishop of Rogon, Mr. Filotheos. 1st Presentation: "The Castle of Roga through the Springs". Reporter is the banner. start Father Vasilios Papanikolaou, preacher of the Holy Metropolis of Elassonos. 2nd Presentation: "The pastoral offer of Iosif Rogon". Speaker Mr. Chrysostomos Karras, philologist,...