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The feast of Agios Dionysios Areopagitos in I. M. Etoloakarnaniatranslated

October 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Focusing on the celebratory Parish Church of Agios Dionysios of Areopagitos in the local community of Chrysovergi of the Archpriestial District of Messolonghi, the holy memory of the Holy Glorious Hieromartyr Dionysios of Areopagitos was celebrated in the Holy Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania.

On the evening of Friday, October 2, 2026, the high priest Vespers service was held, officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania Mr. Damascenes. Priests from the wider area participated, led by the High Priestly Commissioner of Messolonghi, Protopr. George Bimbo. The divine word was preached by the Protopr. Anastasios Petropoulos, Head of the Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios Katochis.

On the morning of Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania, Mr. Damaskinos, officiated at the procession of Orthros and presided over the high-priestly Divine Liturgy. Among the few residents who live in Chrysovergi and came to the Divine Liturgy was the Deputy Regional Governor of Etoloakarnania, Mr. Thanasis Mavrommatis. The divine word was preached by the Protopr. Konstantinos Dimitriou, Vicar of the Holy Metropolitan Church of Agios Spyridon of the Holy City of Messolonghi.

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Ольга Мельник

Christ is Risen! I saw that Fr. Anastasios Petropoulos preached at Vespers and Fr. Konstantinos Dimitriou at the Liturgy – both from the area of Messolonghi. I am glad that in a small village like Chrysovergi, several priests gathered and the Deputy Governor also came. May Saint Dionysios intercede for us.

Nathalie Bernard

It's good that Mr. Mavrommatis also came, it shows that they haven't forgotten Chrysovergi. Father Konstantinos Dimitriou is very understandable when he preaches, I am glad that the few residents there listened to him. May the memory of the Saint be blessed.

Marta Sánchez

I liked that Father Konstantinos Dimitriou preached at the Divine Liturgy, he is from the metropolitan church of Agios Spyridon in Messolonghi and usually speaks simply. It's a pity that there are so few people left in Chrysovergi, but I'm glad that the Deputy Governor Mavrommatis also came. May we have the wish of Saint Dionysios.

Thomas Johnson

The article mentions that Fr Konstantinos Dimitriou preached at the Liturgy and Fr Anastasios Petropoulos at the Vespers, both from the Messolonghi area. Nice to see the bishop bring in local clergy for a small place like Chrysovergi. The deputy regional governor turning up shows they haven't forgotten the village either.

Микола Панченко

Father Konstantinos Dimitriou once again preached simply and clearly, as everyone says. I am happy that in such a small village like Chrysovergi, priests from Messolongi gathered and the Deputy Governor Mavrommatis also came. May we have the wish of Saint Dionysios.

Irina Dumitrescu

Father Konstantinos Dimitriou preached simply again, as usual, and I am glad that the few inhabitants of Chrysovergi listened to him. It's a shame that so few stay there, but I see that Metropolitan Damascenes made sure that priests from Messolonghi and Vice-Regional Governor Mavrommatis came. May we have the wish of Saint Dionysios.

Богдан Коваленко

Yes, Olga, it is interesting that both preachers are from Messolongion. In such a small village as Khrisavergi, it is really rare for so many priests to gather. I hope that Saint Dionysius will continue to help our diocese.

Світлана Ткаченко

I agree, Father Konstantinos always speaks in such a way that everyone understands, without excessive pomp. It is pleasant that even in such a small village as Khrisavergi, priests from Mesolongi gathered and Mr. Mavrommatis came. May the prayers of St. Dionysius help us in Poltava, in the garden and in the family.

Соломія Кузьменко

I agree, Father Konstantinos really explains simply and humanely, without high words. This year, too, not many people gathered for the church holiday in Poltava, but sincerely. And tell me, Svitlana, have you already planted winter onions for the winter? I already have the beds ready.

Сергій Шевченко

Yes, Father Konstantinos spoke exactly like this in Poltava last year on the feast of the throne - briefly and to the point, without any extraneous. It is nice that Mr. Mavrommatis came even to Khrysaverga, it shows that they remember small villages. Have you already dug up the potatoes or are you still waiting? The first buckets were brought to me today.

Наталія Панченко

Yes, Father Konstantinos always knows how to say the point, without water. It is nice that Mavrommatis visited such a small village as Khrisavergi. And here in the Lviv region, almost all the potatoes have been dug up, my son even helped, even though he is 8 years old. What variety did you plant this year?