The Metropolitan of Paranaxia at the anniversary events of the Naxos Filotite Associationtranslated

A series of anniversary events were held in Filoti, Naxos, on the occasion of the centenary of the foundation of the Naxos Filotite Association (1926-2026), attended by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Paranaxia Mr. Kallinikos.

On the evening of Friday, August 7, 2026, His Eminence attended the anniversary event of the Filotite Association of Naxos, which took place in Filoti, on the occasion of, in addition to the centenary of the Association, the completion of two hundred years since the heroic Exodus of Messolonghi.

In the context of the event, His Eminence with the participation of the General Hierarchal Overseer of Naxos Island Protopr. Fr. Ioannou Maniou, held a Memorial Mass at the Hero of the Fallen Philotites, honoring the memory of those who heroically fell for Faith and Country.

He then attended the anniversary event, during which the keynote address was given by Mrs. Sophia Iak. Brush.

On the evening of Sunday August 9, 2026, the Reverend Mr. Kallinikos, went to the Holy Parish Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos Philotiou Naxos, where he officiated during Vespers and then during the Holy Service of the Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos.

After the Holy...