Pastoral visit of the Metropolitan of Rethymno to Anogeiatranslated

His Eminence the Metropolitan of Rethymno and Avlopotamos, Mr. Prodromos, went on the morning of Thursday, October 15, 2026, to Anogeia, where he had the pleasure of meeting with the Mayor of Anogeia, Mr. Sokratis Kefalogiannis, as well as with all the Priests of Anogeia, for the preparation of the upcoming blessing visit of the Holy Icon of Panagia Sumela in Anogia, the afternoon of October 26, 2026. His Eminence thanked the Clergy and Mr. Mayor for their willing response to the preparation of this historic event for our country and the relevant directions were given for further action.

His Eminence then had the pleasure, accompanied by Rev. Protopresbyter Konstantinos Plousis, to visit the 1st Primary School of Anogeia, where he had the opportunity to meet and discuss with the students, as well as with the Principal and the Teachers of the School.

His Holiness emphasized the importance of educational work in our difficult times and the important role of the teacher as a role model in the eyes of young children.

He also thanked for the good cooperation with the Local Church and encouraged the…