Night vigil of the Holy Church on the old beach of Vonitsistranslated

A particularly important and historic day was experienced by the Old Beach of Vonitsis, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios, after many years of abandonment and after its thorough renovation, opened its gates again to welcome the faithful and dedicate itself once again to the worship of God. The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania, Mr. Damascenes, performed the Mass of Thyranoixia of the historic Holy Church, officiated at the Mass of Orthros and presided over the High Priestly Divine Liturgy.

The re-opening of the Holy Church is an important event for the ecclesiastical and historical life of the area, as it is a place inextricably linked to the faith, traditions and memories of the oldest inhabitants of Plagia.

Palaia Plagia is an abandoned village in northwestern Etoloakarnania, built on the slopes of Mount Sterna. It is located at an altitude of approximately 507 meters and is approximately 24.5 kilometers southwest of Vonitsa and 4 kilometers east of the new settlement of Plagia. It was created during the Turkish occupation by residents of Xiromero who wanted to protect themselves from the…