Priestly gathering, High Priestly Blessing oil and installation of a new vicar in Meligo Kynouriatranslated

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Priestly Assembly of the Holy Metropolis of Mantineia and Kynouria was held, with the speaker being the Most Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Epiphanius. His Eminence's speech was developed in two sections. The first had a spiritual content, with the theme "Self-awareness and renewal of the priestly consciousness", highlighting the importance of self-awareness, spiritual alertness and the constant renewal of the priestly ministry's consciousness. The second section dealt with administrative issues related to the orderly functioning and pastoral ministry of the local Church.

On the evening of Saturday October 24, in memory of Saint James the Brother of God, a High Priestly Holy Eucharist was celebrated in the Metropolitan Chapel of the Evangelistria of Tripoli, under the Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Epiphanios, with the participation of the priests Fr. Dimitrios Daliakours and Fr. Holy Metropolis.

During his speech, His Holiness referred to a characteristic wish of the Order of the Holy Eucharist, in which Christ is presented as "our hope". He emphasized that the Lord is the source of mercy, charity and hope for every...