Pilgrimage excursion of the Clerics of Kastoria to Meteoratranslated

On Thursday, September 10, 2026, the Priestly Assembly of the clergy of the Holy Metropolis of Kastoria took place, which this time took on a pilgrimage character, with a visit to the Holy Meteora. The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Kastoria, Mr. Kallinikos, accompanied by approximately twenty-five priests of the Holy Metropolis, first visited the Holy Monastery of Megalo Meteoros, where they were welcomed by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Stagion and Meteora, Mr. Theoklitos, as well as the Professor of the Holy Monastery after his escort.

A short prayer was held in the Catholic Church of the Monastery, after which the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Stagion and Meteora welcomed with warm words the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Kastoria and the priests who accompanied him and spoke about the history and value of Meteora. This was followed by a guided tour of the premises of the Holy Monastery, while afterwards a monastic treat was served at the Bank of the Monastery.

The next stop of the pilgrimage visit was the Holy Monastery of Barlaam, where His Holiness and the fathers were welcomed by the Monastery's Professor, Archimandrite Benedict. After bowing to the Catholic, the traditional monastic feast was served at the…