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The celebration of the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral of Sotiros in Arkalochoritranslated

August 7, 2026 · 1 min read

On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the day of the Transfiguration of the Savior, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Arkalochori, Kastelli and Viannos Mr. Andreas officiated at Orthros and then celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Holy Church of Agios Nektarios, which serves the worship needs of the earthquake-stricken celebrating Holy Cathedral Arkalochori. Panosiol preached the divine word. Archimandrite Epiphanios Zacharakis, who referred to the theological messages of the day. Afterwards, His Eminence appointed Fr. Emmanuel Pneumaticakis, vicar of Archontiko-Alitzani parish, as Steward. Finally, after the offered breads were blessed, the venerable Pastor, according to tradition, read the blessing for the grapes and wished many and blessed years.

Among others, the General Secretary of the Municipality Mr. Nikos Beleniotis, the Deputy Mayor Mr. Georgios Koutsantonakis and the President of the Local Community of Arkalochori Mr. Giorgos Maledakis were present.

READ ALSO: Solemn Vespers of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Arkalochori

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Γιώργος Μακρής
I am glad that the Liturgy took place in Agios Nektarios and that His Holiness ordained Father Emmanuel the Economist. The grapes that were blessed this year will be fine, I hope the heat doesn't hit them. Blessed day.
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