The Metropolitan of Rethymno at the celebratory Church of Saint Mary Magdalene of Nea Magnesiatranslated

The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Rethymno and Avlopotamos, Mr. Prodromos, went on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to the celebratory Holy Church of Saint Mary Magdalene of New Magnesia, where he officiated during the Great High Priestly Vespers, with the participation of clergy of the Holy Metropolis and a multitude of believers, who gathered despite the extreme heat of the day, including the Deputy Governor of Rethymno Mrs. Mary Lionis after her husband Mr. Christos Lionis, Emeritus Professor of the University of Crete. The Divine Word, at the prompting of His Eminence, was preached by the Most Reverend Protopresbyter Evangelos Dermitzakis, for many years Vicar of the Parish in question, who spoke eloquently about Saint Mary Magdalene.

This was followed by a festive treat from the Cultural Association of the region, in the forecourt of the Holy Church, while His Eminence addressed the large congregation and the Parish Priest, Fr.

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