The Holy Diocese of Dimitrias bid farewell to Apostle Papathanasioutranslated

The Funeral Service of the late historical researcher and veteran lawyer Apostolos Papathanassios, who fell asleep on Sunday, July 12, was performed today by Rev. Metropolitan Dimitrias Mr. Ignatios, in the Holy Metropolitan Church of Agios Nikolaos Volos. The late Apostolos Papathanasiou was honored by the Holy Diocese of Dimitria on November 4, 2017, in a special event held at the University of Thessaly, for his overall contribution to historical research and highlighting the history of Dimitria and the wider region of Magnesia. During that event, Rev. Ignatius awarded him the Highest Honorary Distinction of the Holy Metropolis of Demetrias, the Golden Cross after Diploma, as a minimal expression of gratitude for his significant scientific, social and spiritual work, stressing: "We honor you, first of all, as a person and a family man, as your family shows the man of faith, patience and perseverance, dignity and morality. And, of course, we honor the scientist, who also offered brilliant social work."

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