Diocese of Ilio: Ordination to elder Fr Raphael Katsatranslated

On July 5, 2026, the 5th Sunday of Matthew the Evangelist, His Eminence the Metropolitan of Ilio, Acharna and Petropolis Mr. Athenagoras officiated at Orthros and celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Parish Church of the Holy Trinity in Petropolis. His Eminence officiated assisted by Archim. Agathangelos Kokla, Preacher of the Holy Metropolis, Archim. Tito Christou, High Priestly Commissioner of Tribes and Acharnes, Archim. Paisios Paraschi, President of the Holy Church Council, Fr. Father Raphael Katsa.

After the Great Entry, His Eminence proceeded to the ordination of the deacon Father Raphael as a senior. On the occasion of the 5th Gospel, regarding the journey to Emmaus of Christ's disciples Luke and Cleopas, he emphasized the value of knowing God "in the class of bread", in the mystery of the Holy Eucharist, where the relationship between God and people is highlighted and he urged Father Raphael to walk daily in his priestly life with Christ and him as companions...