The Eleftheria of Ptolemais and the memory of Osia Paraskevi of Epivatini were celebratedtranslated

The church and anniversary events for the 114th anniversary of the liberation of Ptolemaida and the memory of Osia Paraskevi of Epivatini were held with dignity and splendor on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October 2026, centered on the celebratory Holy Church of Agios Stefanos and Osia Paraskevi of Epivatini. The solemn services were presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Elassonos Mr. Chariton, following the invitation of His Eminence Metropolitan Florinis, Prespa and Eordaia Mr. Irinaios. The Pastor was in Georgia these days as a member of the Patriarchal Delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, participating in the festive events of the Church of Georgia.

On Wednesday, October 14, the eve of the feast, the Great High Priestly Vespers was held, with the participation of a large number of clergy and multitudes of believers who came to honor the memory of Saint Paraskevi.

The Vespers was attended by the Deputy Governor of Finance Mr. Lyssandros Metaxas, the Mayor of Eordaia Mr. Panagiotis Plakentas, the President of DETIP Mr. Dimitrios Karakasidis, Deputy Mayors, Regional and Municipal Councilors, as well as the Department Commander...