In Taormina, Etna and Catania the fourth day of the excursion of the Diocese of Thessalytranslated

In an atmosphere of special joy and spiritual benefit, the pilgrimage and cultural excursion of the Holy Metropolis continued on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, led by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Thessaliotidos and Phanariofersalon, Mr. Timotheo, after the excursions, to the magical Sicily. On the fourth day of the excursion, His Holiness and the excursionists first visited the historic Taormina – Tauromenio, one of the most picturesque and important cities in Sicily. There they toured the city and visited the famous Ancient Theater of Taormina, from where the view of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna is unique.

The tour group then headed to the imposing Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. There they had the opportunity to be in the impressive volcanic landscape, to get to know the geological specificity of the area up close and to admire the unique natural majesty of Etna.

Next, the group went to Catania, where a tour by tourist bus toured the historic center of the city. There they had the opportunity to visit the Orthodox Holy Church of Agios Leos Katani where in...