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Archpriest Cleric at the Parish Church of Agia Marina Ano Toumbatranslated

July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

On Sunday, July 19, in the Parish Church of Agia Marina Ano Toumba, the Orthros was celebrated, which was officiated by the Most Reverend Bishop of Sinopis, Mr. Ambrosios, Assistant Bishop of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of France, Mr. Dimitrios and Proto-Chancellor of the Holy Metropolis of France, and the Hierarchal Clerk, in which the Most Holy Metropolitan of Thessaloniki Mr. Philotheos presided, and the Most Reverend Mr. Ambrosios officiated. Metropolitan Philotheos preached the divine word.

At the dismissal of the Divine Liturgy, His Holiness thanked the Bishop of Sinop for his presence. He also thanked him for his presence and participation in the Parish Festival, during the two days of July 16 and 17.

Metropolitan Mr. Philotheos congratulated Fr. Dionysios Nikolaidis, president of the Ecclesiastical Council, his co-priests, Fr. Diodoros Markatias, Fr. Konstantinos Koukopoulos and Fr. Athanasios Karantaidis, the members of the Ecclesiastical Committees, the workers and the volunteers, because they prepared in an exemplary manner this year's A celebration. Finally, His Holiness congratulated both the cantors, who performed the hymns of the Feast perfectly...

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إلياس نصار

Χαιρόμαστε που ο Μητροπολίτης Φιλόθεος ευχαρίστησε τον π. Διονύσιο και τους δουλειά που έκαναν στη φετινή πανήγυρη. ότι όλα πήγαν όπως πρέπει έκαναν καλή δουλειά.

Martin Dvořák

It is nice how Metropolitan Filotheos specifically thanked Father Dionysius and all three collaborators and congregations. To see that someone appreciates a proper preparation of a panegyric is gratifying.

مريم حداد

Yes, the thanks from Metropolitan Philtheus were well deserved. I have known our father Dionysius for years. He always pays attention to the smallest details, even in preparing for panigiri. Did you attend the service on Sunday?

ليلى صايغ

Yes, Elias, the preparation was clear from the way they arranged everything. I enjoyed特别 the blessed bread they distributed after the service, it tasted like the old days. Did you try the couliba they served on the 17th?

Kateřina Svobodová

Yes, I agree. The specific thanks from Metropolitan Philotheus seems sincere, one can immediately see that he appreciates the hard work of the priests and volunteers around the feast of Saint Mary. Here in Olomouc, I would also like to see baking cakes and cleaning the church publicly appreciated.

هلا عبود

Yes, our father Dionysius really notices every little thing, even arranging the chairs and tables two days before the panigiri. I attended the service on Sunday, and the choirs were excellent, especially in “Aξιον Εστίν.” Have you tried the fried fish they prepared for dinner?

Veronika Dvořáková

I agree, Katerina, the specific appointment of people by the metropolitan really seems sincere. Here in Olomouc, it would also be enough if someone publicly said thanks for the cakes that I and two other neighbors bake before every major mass. What do you like to bake most for our St. Marina?

Yes, our father Dionysius is always like this. Even when it was very hot in Panigiri last year, he arranged fans and cold water before anyone came. I couldn't come on Sunday because I was tired, but I heard that Metropolitan Philtheus had a strong speech. Do you remember which part of the sermon you liked?

Petra Svobodová

You're right, that particular appointment feels really sincere. Here in Liberec, our father always says, at least after mass, "thank you to the ladies who baked those poppy seed buns", and you can immediately see how people's spirits lift. What do you like to bake for the holidays?

بشارة خوري

Yes, Elias, our father Dionysius really leaves nothing to chance. I was able to attend on Sunday, and the speech was really powerful, especially when he talked about the necessity of faith being translated into daily action, even on days of extreme heat. Have you tried the cold water they distributed on the day of the celebration? It was very refreshing.

رانيا معلوف

Yes, good news. Father Dionysius’s words about practical faith resonated with me a lot, especially in this hot weather. I also came on Sunday and tried the cup of cold water they distributed. I swear it was refreshing and came exactly on time after prayer. Have you tried the celebration sweets prepared by women?

ريتا حداد

Yes, Rania, I also liked Father Dionysius’s words about practical faith, especially in this heat that tires one out. I tried a cup of cold water on Sunday and it was really refreshing, but I couldn't taste the sweets because I was with my mother and we left a little early. Have you tried any kind of them?

كميل خوري

Yes, Rita, Father Dionysius’s words were very practical, especially in this heat. I tried Kunafa with cheese on Sunday and it was soft and light, but not heavy. How is your mother now after the traffic?

سمير خوري

Yes, Rita, I also benefited from Father Dionysius’ words about practical faith, especially in this heat that makes a person get tired quickly. I was able to taste some sweets after prayer, but I preferred the harissa because it was not heavy. How is your mother now? She was very tired that day?