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With ecclesiastical splendor and the participation of a large number of believers, the Solemn High Priestly Vespers was celebrated on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in the celebratory Holy Church of Agios Magalomartyros Minas Emporios of Eordaia, under the patronage of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Floris, Prespa and Eordaia, Mr. Irenaios. Clergy of the region participated in the Holy Mass, while the Deputy Regional Governor P.E. Kozanis Konstantinos Vyzas, the Mayor of Eordaia Panagiotis Plakentas, Deputy Mayors of the Municipality of Eordaia, Municipal Councillors, the President of the Local Trade Community Athanasios Bozias, the former Mayor of Eordaia Paraskevi Bryzidou and a large number of believers, who came to honor the memory of the Saint.

During Vespers, His Holiness spoke appropriately, first referring to the life and martyrdom of Saint Minas, who lived in the 3rd century AD. and came from Egypt. He served in the Roman army, but resigned his position, choosing to remain faithful to Christ. He defiantly confessed his faith publicly and endured torture and martyrdom.

Drawing evidence from the teachings of Basil the Great, he highlighted the power of…