"Masticofores of Christ": The Camp for Pupils and Students of the Diocese of Chiostranslated

After sentiments of praise to the Most High and under the spiritual protection of Saint Parthenomartyr Markelli of Chiopolitis, the work of the girls' camp season, which took place from July 14 to 19, in the specially designed areas of the Holy Pilgrimage, was completed. The Local Church, under the inspired guidance and constant paternal care of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Chios, Psara and Oinoussa, Mr. Markos, insists on setting as a priority the support of discipleship and studying youth.

This year's camp season, which was called "Mastichofores tou Christos" and had as its central theme Saint Markella, was addressed to schoolgirls aged 12 to 26. This specific initiative offered the participants a unique opportunity for religious awakening, experiential learning and meaningful socialization, constituting a safe haven for creative expression far from the intense rhythms of everyday life.

The executives and volunteers, after unyielding zeal and constant smiles, guided the young campers in the threads of Christian love, mutual...