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Visit of the Kirkis Cultural Association to Maroneias Panteleimonastranslated

July 16, 2026 · 1 min read

On Thursday, July 16, the Board of Directors of the Kirkis Cultural Association visited the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Maroneia and Komotini, Mr. Panteleimon, in a climate of cordial communication and spiritual edification. During the visit, the President of the Association, Mrs. Vassiliki Pantelidou, presented to His Excellency an honorary plaque, as a small token of gratitude for his constant paternal love, care and undivided support for Kirki and the Cultural Association. At the same time, he offered him as a memento a faithful copy of the historical invitation to the celebration of the Holy Church of Agios Nektarios Kirkis, honoring the ecclesiastical and historical legacy of the place.

His Eminence warmly congratulated the Kirkis Cultural Association for its rich cultural, social and voluntary actions, expressing his satisfaction for the work being done for the benefit of the local community and the preservation of the historical memory and cultural heritage of the region.

During the meeting, His Eminence gave his blessing and permission for the creation of the holy icon of the Virgin of Kirkaliotissa, a proposal of the member of the Board of Directors Mr.

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Христина Петренко

Thanks for the news. It is nice to see how Ms. Vasiliki Pantelida handed Mistress Panteleimon a copy of the invitation to the feast of St. Nektarios - it is a really nice gesture of memory. I wonder if they have already started work on the icon of Panaia Kirkaliotissa, which was requested by the board.

Тимофей Павлов

It was a good meeting. It’s nice that Vasiliki gave Pantelid a copy of the invitation to the feast of St. Nektarios - this directly connects the history of the parish with the current bishop. I wonder if they have already started painting the icon of Panagia Kirkaliotissa after his blessing?

Юрій Коваленко

It's nice to see this gesture with a copy of the invitation to the feast of Saint Nektarios, it's a really important thing for us at Kirki. As for the icon of Panaia Kirkaliotissa - as far as I know, after the blessing of Bishop Panteleimon, they are already looking for an icon painter so that everything is according to the canon. Would you like the icon to be painted in Greece or is it possible here?

Василь Руденко

Yes, the gesture with a copy of the invitation to the feast of St. Nektarios turned out to be very sincere. As for the icon of Panaia Kirkaliotissa, after the bishop's blessing, they really began to select an icon painter. Khrystyna, have you seen the original of that icon in Kirki or only in the photo?

Галина Лисенко

Yes, a copy of the invitation to the feast of St. Nectarius is a really good gift, because in Kirki it is treated with special care. As for the icon, I would prefer it to be written in Greece, where the tradition is stronger. Have you already heard which of the icon painters are under consideration?

Богдан Коваленко

Yes, the copy of the invitation to the feast of St. Nectarius was indeed well chosen, because he is highly revered in Kirki. As for the icon, I also think that the Greek masters preserved the tradition better. Have you heard, perhaps, the specific name of the icon painter who is being considered?