Lord Prinokokkas and his competitors were honored in Kastritranslated

On Sunday 5 July 2026 in Kastri, the established events of honor and memory were held for Lord Prinokokkas and his fellow fighters, who fell in the battle of Kastri in 1460 resisting the Ottomans. Initially, in the Parish Church of Agia Varvara, the Orthros and the High Priestly Divine Liturgy of the preeminent of the Most Reverend Metropolitan Mr. Efstathios were performed. In his meaningful speech, the Pastor analyzed the Gospel passage of the day, which referred to the healing of two demon-possessed people in the country of the Gergesenes, drawing parallels with today's era of alienation and disorientation.

Afterwards, a Doxology was performed and the day's eulogy was delivered by Ms. Elpiniki Paraskevopoulou, President of the Kastoria Youth Association.

Immediately after, there was a transition to the monument of the fallen heroes, where a memorial service was held by our Most Reverend Metropolitan. This was followed by the laying of wreaths by the local rulers present, a minute's silence and the playing of our National Anthem. The event was co-organized by the Municipality of Sparta and the Municipal Community of Kastoria.

Present at the events were the member of parliament for Laconia, Mr...