Ordination of a new Elder in Passio Corinthiatranslated

On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Corinth Mr. Pavlos officiated at Orthros and performed the High Priestly Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of the Transfiguration of the Passion of the Savior of Corinth, flanked by Clergy of the Holy Metropolis of Corinth, as well as by the Banner. Chief Father Spyridon Liga, from the Holy Metropolis of Rhodes. During the Divine Liturgy, His Holiness performed the ordination to Elder of the former Deacon Fr. Athanasios Vassiliou, married and father of four children.

Before his ordination, Fr. Athanasios, visibly moved, addressed words of gratitude to Rev. Pastor of Corinth Mr. Pavlos for his paternal love and trust, as well as to all those who, in any way, contributed to his spiritual path and supported him, so that he could reach this blessed day of his entry into the second degree of the Priesthood.

Objecting, His Holiness referred to the great Mystery of the Priesthood and the importance of priestly ministry in the life of the Church and addressing the new Elder in a fatherly manner, wished him a blessed and fruitful ministry for the glory of God and salvation...