Award for large families and students in Edessa (PHOTO)translated

Today, Sunday October 11, 2026, the Edessa Polytechnic Association "Agios Stylianos" held its annual event at the Spiritual Center of the Holy Metropolis of Edessa.

Edessa, Raphael Georgiadis

The Metropolitan of Edessa, Pelli and Almopia Mr. Ioel was represented by the Archdiocese of the Holy Metropolis Archimandrite Fr. Maximos Hatzis, who conveyed the paternal wishes of His Eminence.

The Professor of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, Elder Ephraim, was represented by Hieromonk Timotheus and Monk Stefanos, from Vatopedi, who conveyed the fatherly wishes and blessing of the Professor.

During the event, 19 mothers with many children and 48 students from large families were awarded, in the context of the long-term support offered by the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi to families with many children and to young people who continue their studies.

At a time when financial difficulties are a significant burden on the daily life of families with many children, practical support and the strengthening of children's education are a substantial contribution to the perspective of Greek society.

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