Consecration and start of catechetical retreats in Amyntaeotranslated

On the afternoon of Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Floris, Prespa and Eordaia, Mr. Irenaios, performed the Consecration for the start of the new catechetical season at the Parish Center of the Holy Church of Saints Constantine and Helen Amyntaios, in the presence of clergy and residents of the city. After the Consecration sequence, His Holiness delivered the first speech of the new cycle of catechetical meetings, on the theme "If God is love, why is there so much pain in the world?", approaching one of the deepest and most timeless questions of human existence.

In his introduction, he referred to the importance of catechesis for all ages, pointing out that familiarity with the Orthodox faith is a constant need. He emphasized that this year's catechetical meetings in Florina, Ptolemaida and Amyntaio offer opportunities for spiritual reflection and the search for answers to the contemporary issues of life. At the same time, he expressed his joy for his presence in Amyntaio, referring with warm words to the hospitality, respect and nobility of its inhabitants.

Entering the main topic of the speech, the Metropolitan raised the question that arises in front of...