Message of respect to the Third Age from Metropolitan Spartis in Reicheatranslated

On the afternoon of Thursday, July 30, 2026, His Eminence the Metropolitan of Monemvasia and Sparta, Mr. Efstathios, went to Reichea, where he officiated at the High Priestly Vespers with Holy Communion, which was held in the surrounding Parish I.N. Zoodochos Pigis. Afterwards, inside the Holy Church and in an emotional atmosphere, an honorary event was held for the elderly of Reichea, Lambokampos and Pistamata.

First, the vicar Fr. Nikolaos Apostolakos spoke, who, addressing the elderly, pointed out that they are not honored only for their age, but mainly for the legacy they leave to the next generations, which includes love for God and fellow man, wisdom, patience, as well as the basic values ​​of family and hard work. Addressing our venerable Pastor, Fr. Nikolaos thanked him warmly for his honorable presence, but also for his long-term support to the Parishes of the region, even though they are located at one end of our Metropolitan region. In fact, as a small token of gratitude, His Holiness was offered an icon of the Life-Giving Spring. Concluding, the vicar Reicheas thanked everyone who helped...