Fourteen-day memorial service of the late captain Yiannis Scopelitis in Katapola Amorgostranslated

At the Holy Church of Agios Georgios in Katapola, Amorgos, the Reverend Metropolitan of Thira, Amorgos and the Islands, Mr. Amfilochios, officiated on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the feast of Saint Mary Magdalene of Isapostolos, as part of his pastoral tour to the islands of the Holy Metropolis. After the end of the Divine Liturgy, the four-day memorial service of the late captain Yiannis Skopelitis was held, in the presence of his family, residents of Amorgos and a large number of believers, who came to honor the memory of a man who was identified with the daily life and service of the Small Cyclades.

The late captain Yiannis Skopelitis served the maritime transport of the islands for decades with self-sacrifice, consistency and a sense of responsibility. The ship "Skopelitis" was a point of reference for the inhabitants of the Small Cyclades, transporting people, goods and hope even under difficult weather conditions. His contribution left an indelible mark on the local communities, who remember him with love, gratitude and deep respect.

During his sermon, His Holiness referred to the person of Saint Mary Magdalene, emphasizing that the...