Sanctification for the start of restoration of the Holy Ka...translated

On Friday, July 24, 2026, Rev. Our Metropolitan, Mr. Andreas, performed the Consecration for the start of the restoration work of the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral of Sotiros Arkalochori, which suffered serious damage from the earthquake of September 27, 2021.

His Eminence thanked the Greek State for the grant of about 800,0000 euros. to the Holy Metropolis, he thanked the Region of Crete, as well as all those who contributed to the preparation of the project and expressed the wish that the church would be completed soon, so that the historic Cathedral of Arkalochori could once again be dedicated to the devotional life of the local Church.

The Mayor of Minoas Pediada, Mr. Vasilios Kegeroglou, referred to the importance of the project for the city of Arkalochori, underlining the close cooperation of the Holy Metropolis, the Region of Crete and the Municipality, which led to the start of the works, despite the difficulties caused by the time-consuming procedures.

For his part, the Deputy Governor of Heraklion Mr. Nikolaos Syrigonakis expressed his satisfaction with this development, pointing out that the restoration of the Cathedral is a project of particular importance for the spiritual...