The feast of St. Chrysostom of Smyrna in Drama was celebrated with splendortranslated

The two days of religious, sports and cultural events in honor of the co-patron of Drama, Saint Hieroethnomartyr Chrysostomos, Archbishop of Smyrna from Drama, ended with particular splendor and religious fervor. The focus of the celebration for one more year was the eponymous Holy Church in the city of Drama, which this year completes twenty years of parish life.

The beginning of the celebration was marked by the sports competitions "Th' Chrysostomea" which included track and field events for primary school children and athletes with disabilities from Serres-Kavala-Thessaloniki-Drama.

On the afternoon of Saturday, September 12, 2026, the Grand High Priestly Vespers was celebrated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Grevena, Mr. David, with the prayers of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Maroneia and Komotini, Mr. Panteleimon and the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Drama, Mr. Dorotheos. .

The divine speech was preached by the Reverend Mr. David, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Culture Mr. Jasonos Fotila and representatives of the local authorities, institutions and associations.

His Eminence addressed a fairy-tale and divinely inspired speech, making special reference to the word "stay", which he characterized and...