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Kydonias and Apokoronou Titos congratulates the youth water polo team of the Chania Naval Clubtranslated

July 14, 2026 · 1 min read

In his message, Rev. Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronou Mr. Titos.  "With feelings of fatherly joy, I express my warm congratulations to the Administration, the coach, the athletes of the youth water polo team of the Chania Navy Club, as well as to their families, for winning second place in the Panhellenic Championship. This brilliant distinction is the fruit of serious work, perseverance and true love for sports", he says.

"Your success honors not only the result of a great match, but above all the path that led you to it: the daily effort of training, the unity of the team, the discipline, the strength of the soul and the competitive dignity. In an era in which the easy and the sketchy are often projected, you reminded us that everything true and high is conquered with sacrifice, patience and a clear mind", he underlines.

"The Church is especially happy when the young people of our country progress not only in performance, but also in morals. Because the medal is worth the effort,…

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Irina Dumitrescu
Felicitări băieților și antrenorului lor! E frumos ce spune Mitropolitul despre munca zilnică și unitatea echipei, că nu vine totul ușor. La noi în corul bisericii vedem cam același lucru la tineri: cu răbdare și disciplină se ajunge departe.
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