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The Metropolitan Ioustinos of Kalamaria, at the commemoration events for the Turkish invasion of Cyprustranslated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

In the commemorative events, held on Sunday, July 5th, in Kalamaria, on the occasion of the Turkish invasion of the martyred mega-island of Cyprus, in July and August 1974, the familiar Pastor Mr. Ioustinos participated, with the honorable presence of the temporary resident in Kalamaria, the Most Reverend Archbishop of Crete Mr. Eugenios. Thus, he performed the High Priestly Trisay in the grove dedicated to the victims of the Turkish invasion, near the holy Chapel of Saints Alexander and Modestos.

Afterwards, he attended the special event dedicated to Cyprus, which took place in the Square of Refugee Hellenism, in the center of Kalamaria.

The Archbishop of Crete, Mr. Eugenios, the representative of the Republic of Cyprus, Minister of the Interior, Mr. Konstantinos Ioannou, the relevant Pastor, Mr. Ioustinos, the Mayor of Kalamaria, Ms. Chrysa Arapoglou and the representatives of the Cypriot Associations attended and addressed the event.

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George Evans

It's good they held the Trisagion at the memorial grove near the chapel of Saints Alexander and Modestos. Remembering those who suffered in '74 matters, especially with the Archbishop of Crete there too.

Paul Smith

Yeah, that little grove by the Saints Alexander and Modestos chapel is a peaceful spot for the Trisagion. Nice they had the Archbishop of Crete there as well; his presence always adds weight to these Cyprus remembrance events.

Владо Ристески

Good that they also mentioned the Trisagio in the grove near the chapel of Saint Alexander and Modest. I remember when we were there a few years ago, the place is really peaceful. Interestingly, the Archbishop of Crete was also present, which gives more weight to these events.

Jana Nováková

Good thing they mentioned the Trisagion by the Chapel of Saints Alexander and Modestus, that place is really quiet and suitable for remembrance. It was nice that the Archbishop of Crete was also there, it added seriousness to the whole event.

Ольга Мельник

It is good that they remembered the Holy Trinity in that grove near the chapel of Saints Alexander and Modest. The place is really peaceful, I was there a few years ago. It is nice that the Archbishop of Crete came, it adds respect to such commemorative events.

Tereza Svobodová

It's good that Trisagion did it in the grove near the chapel of Saints Alexander and Modestus, I know the place from the photos and it looks peaceful there. Nice that the archbishop from Crete also came, it gives the whole memory more weight.

Ксения Тарасова

It’s good that the Trisagion was served in that very place near the chapel of Saints Alexander and Modest. The place is quiet, perfect for memory. It’s nice that the Archbishop of Crete came, it always gives such events more weight.

Aleksandar Stojanović

It's good that you also mention Trisagieto in that grove near the chapel of Saint Alexander and Modest. I remember when we were in the dark three years ago at the memorial, the place is really quiet. It is interesting that the Archbishop of Crete was also in the dark, which gives them greater weight in these events.

Светлана Кузнецова

I agree, it’s really calm in that place, especially next to the chapel - you can pray there without any fuss. But I wonder how often such joint services with bishops from other dioceses are held in Kalamaria? I haven’t seen anything like this in Rostov.

Petra Svobodová

I agree, the grove by the chapel of St. Alexandra and Modesta is really peaceful, I saw a photo there once with those trees and I immediately thought it was a suitable place. The Archbishop of Crete was a nice bonus there, but what I was most interested in was that the Cypriot Minister of the Interior also spoke.

Sarah Anderson

The grove by the Saints Alexander and Modestos chapel sounds like the right quiet spot for the Trisagion. I didn't know the Cypriot Interior Minister spoke there too; that must have given the whole event extra weight. We do similar joint services here in Toronto sometimes, but not often with an archbishop from Crete.

Tamara Pavlović

Yes, that Trisagius in the grove next to the chapel of Saint Alexander and Modestus remained in my memory, one really feels there as if he were on a peaceful island. I also noticed that the arrival of Archbishop Evgeni gave special weight to this year's commemoration. Did you just go that time or did you come to their events before?

Надежда Морозова

I agree, this place is really conducive to reflection, especially when there is a chapel nearby. But I wonder whether in Samara we often hold such memorial services in the open air, or more often in churches?

Елена Иванова

Yes, right there, at the chapel of Saints Alexander and Modest, everything is homely and calm. I’m also glad that Bishop Eugene came - when such guests come, people pay more attention to the event. Have you been to this service yourself?

Pavel Černý

Yes, the grove is really pretty quiet, I remember that photo too. I liked how Metropolitan Justin served the Trisagion right at the chapel, it had weight. I wonder if Minister Ioannou was talking mainly about the current problems of Cyprus, or more about the memories of 74.

Татьяна Михайлова

Yes, it really is quieter and more focused near the chapel. In Samara, such outdoor services are held mainly on May 9 and on the Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression at memorials, and in Cyprus, unfortunately, more often inside the church. Would you like to be taken outside more often?

Dragan Kostić

Yes, the Trisagje in the grove is for me the strongest part of the whole event, one really gets a little rest from the noise. I was there last year as well, but this year with Archbishop Evgeni, it really had more weight. And you, Tamara, do you come regularly or only when you can?

Ксения Соловьёва

Yes, in Nizhny we also often serve inside the church, especially when the weather is capricious. And it’s really more concentrated in the air, especially next to such a memorable place. Do many people gather at the memorial on May 9 in Samara?

Sofija Kostić

Yes, that quiet place in the grove really feels like you're on an island, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. It was very interesting to me that Archbishop Evgenije came, because I heard that he is otherwise quite busy in Crete. Tamara, did you perhaps attend the liturgy itself before that or only the Trisag and the manifestation?

Sophia Moore

The chapel of Saints Alexander and Modestos really is a peaceful little spot; I’ve walked past that grove a few times after liturgy. Interesting that the Cypriot Interior Minister was there too — I hadn’t caught that detail. Do you find the joint services in Toronto usually pull in more young people or mostly the older generation?

Екатерина Новикова

Yes, it’s in that quiet corner near the chapel that everything is very appropriate. I am also glad that the Archbishop of Crete came; such visits remind us that Cyprus has not been forgotten. Have you, Ilya, been to this alse before?

Vuk Marković

Yes, that Trisagije in the grove is always the most peaceful part for me, one really gathers himself. This year with Archbishop Evgeni, I also felt that it was more serious. And how do you, Dragan, think that even more people could be brought to that Trisagije, and not only to the speaking part in the square?

Jelena Popović

I was not at the liturgy, only at the Trisag in the grove and afterwards at the manifestation in the Plaza. The place is really peaceful, like a small island in the middle of the city. Interesting what you say about Evgeni, I didn't know he was so busy in Crete - do you know what he is doing the most at the moment?

Bojana Lukić

Yes, Trisagje in the grove is always the strongest for me, a person really gathers himself a little in silence. I was there last year, but this year with Archbishop Evgeni, I felt that it was somehow more solemn. Dragan, did you notice that the choir was better this time, or did it just seem to me?