Vespers of Agia Sophia in Rigani, Etoloakarnaniatranslated

At the celebratory Holy Parish Church of Agia Sophia in the local community of Rigani, Aetoloakarnania, the Venerable Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania, Mr. Damascinos, officiated at the Vespers service on the evening of Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The divine word was preached by His Holiness the Archdiocese. Kallinikos Kazantzis, Vicar of the Holy Metropolitan Church of Zoodochos Pigi Agrini.

Before dismissing the Vespers service, His Eminence expressed his deep gratitude to God, because in a few days it will be four years since his Episcopal Election and Ordination on the historic Throne of the Holy Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania, underlining as a special blessing the presence and contribution of new Clergy who were ordained during this period. He made a special mention of the Parish Priest, Father Ierotheos Pappa, whom he ordained and who, as he pointed out, revitalized the Parish of Rigani in a short period of time.

He mentioned, among other things: "In a few days, four years will be completed since our Episcopal Election, Episcopal Ordination and Enthronement in the Holy Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania.

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