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Ordination of a Deacon in the Metropolis of Dimitriastranslated

July 25, 2026 · 1 min read

In the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios Almyros, Saturday 25/7, the Most Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Ignatios of Dimitrias officiated, in the presence of a large number of clergy and a large number of believers from the wider area of Almyros and Athens. During the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence performed the Deacon Ordination of Mr. Nikolaos Kotoulas, 25 years old, married, graduate of the Philosophy School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a student of the Theology School.

In his speech, His Holiness characterized today as a special and special blessing for the Local Church, stressing that "our local Church rejoices and rejoices, because a child of hers is raised to the rank of Deacon, a fact that reveals the living and uninterrupted tradition of the Church, which raises from its bowels those who are called to carry on their shoulders the Priesthood of Christ and minister with self-denial the people of God".

Then Rev. Ignatius referred to the path of the new Deacon in church life, pointing out that this is a young man who "grew up close to the Church", was brought up in the church environment and...

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Борис Илиев

We are very happy for Nikolaos Kotoulas from Almyros. 25 years old, student of Theology and already married – I see that the Church continues to find her children from within, as the Despot says. May God strengthen him in his ministry.

Даниела Димитрова

I am happy for the young Nikolay Kutula from Almiros. At 25 years old, married and already graduated in Philosophy, and now also a theologian - it can be seen that he grew up in the church, as the bishop said. May God strengthen him in his diaconate.

Νίκος Αναγνώστου

I am glad that the new deacon is from Almyros and grew up in the Church, as the Despot said. 25 years old, married and with a philosophy in hand – shows that this tradition is not just words. May God keep him strong in his ministry.

Ηλίας Παναγιωτόπουλος

I agree, Nikos, it is impressive that a kid from Almyros with a degree in Philosophy chooses to serve as a deacon. It shows that our Church still has strong roots. May Nikolaos have strength.

Πέτρος Λαμπρόπουλος

I agree with you Elias, Nikolaos is one of the children we saw helping at the shrine of Agios Dimitrios. The fact that he chose to continue with Philosophy and then Theology shows that he did not take it lightly. May the saints bless him.