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Exciting participation in the 9th Day of Love and Offer in Kalamatatranslated

October 4, 2026 · 1 min read

With the participation of many volunteer blood donors and donors of the Holy Church of Agios Nikolaos Flarios, in the city of Kalamata, the 9th Day of Love and Offering took place on Sunday, October 4, 2026. A total of 44 bottles of blood and large quantities of food and hygiene and cleaning items were collected, which are intended to be distributed to our fellow human beings in need, through the parish Food Bank. The Head of the Church and Chancellor of the Holy Metropolis of Messinia Archim. Philippos Hamargias, thanked all the blood donors and donors of the Church, while he made a special mention to the young men and women of the parish, who have created the Volunteer Group "The living also want to give their blood". On behalf of the volunteer group, Alexis Kliropoulos thanked all those who attended and participated in this great act of charity and especially the priests of the Holy Church of Agios Nikolaos for their cooperation.

The participation and presence of representatives of the local authorities was also important, including the Mayor of Kalamata, Mr. Athanasios Vassilopoulos, the Vice-Regional Governor for Cohesion, Solidarity and Relief, Ms. Maria Oikonomakou, the Member of Parliament...

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