The feast of Philip the Apostle in I.M. Etoloakarnaniatranslated

At the celebratory Holy Church of the Apostle Philip in Makrynia Grammar School, the Venerable Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania, Mr. Damascinos, officiated at the Vespers Mass on the afternoon of Friday, November 13, 2026. The divine word was preached by the Protopr. Ioannis Myzithras, Head of the Holy Church of Saints Constantine and Eleni Papadaton Makrynea.

This was followed by the procession of the Holy Icon of Saint Philip through the streets of the village, accompanied by the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Agrini and the members of the Cultural Associations of the towns of Makrynia who participated and gave a festive and joyous character to both the Vespers and the Holy Litany.

On the morning of Saturday, November 14, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania Mr. Damaschinos officiated at the Orthros service and presided over the High Priestly Divine Liturgy.

The divine word was preached by the Protopr. Dimitrios Antoniou, Head of the Holy Church of Agios Georgios Mataragas.

During the dismissal of the Divine Liturgy, the Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania addressed the faithful, highlighting three key messages from the life and example of the Apostle Philip who is...