Fourth Anniversary of the Enthronement of the Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania of Damascustranslated

At the Holy Metropolitan Church of Agios Spyridon in the Holy City of Messolonghi, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aetolia and Akarnania, Mr. Damascinos, officiated at the Order of the Orthros and presided over the High Priestly Divine Liturgy, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Messinia, Mr. Chrysostomos, joined in praying from the Holy Step. Many Clergy of the Holy Metropolis collaborated, headed by the Protosygello, Archim. Theokletos Rapti.

The 11th of November is a special milestone for the local Church, as on this day, in the year 2022, the Enthronement of His Holiness Damascenes to the historic Metropolitan Throne of Aetolia and Acarnania took place.

The divine word was preached by the Preacher, Archim. Theologian Douvalis, who, on the occasion of the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Minas, referred to the responsibility of the Christian witness and the mission of the Bishop as a good shepherd, who is called to offer his life for his flock.

Referring to the four-year high priestly ministry of Metropolitan Damascenes, he underlined his intense liturgical and pastoral presence, his concern for the holy Clergy and the priestly...