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The nomenclature of Metropolitan Anthimos of Alexandroupolistranslated

September 3, 2026 · 1 min read

On Thursday, September 3, 2026, our Church celebrated again this year the memory of the Holy Hieromartyr Anthimos Bishop of Nicomodeia. In the Holy Metropolis of Alexandroupolis, the memory of the Saint is particularly honored because the Metropolitan Mr. Anthimos bears his name. This year's religious events were attended by high priests from our country and abroad.

On the evening of the eve of the feast, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the multi-priestly Vespers was held, presided over by the co-local His Eminence Metropolitan Florinis, Prespa and Eordaia, Mr. Irenaios, while, apart from the celebratory Pastor Mr. Anthimos, the Most Reverend Archbishop of Joppis was honored with their presence Mr. Damascenes, from the Patriarchate of Jerusalem and His Eminences Metropolitans of Didymoteicho, Orestias and Soufli Mr. Damascenes, Demetrias and Almyros Mr. Ignatius, Servia and Kozani Mr. Pavlos, Ilio, Acharnon and Petropolis Mr. Athenagoras, Phthiotides Mr. Symeon, Limnos and Agios Efstratiou, Mr. Ierotheos and the Theophilous Bishop of Tanagra, Mr. Apostolos. In his short speech, the Metropolitan of Alexandroupolis, Mr. Anthimos, expressed his warmest thanks to all those who wanted to honor him and...

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Елена Орлова

Рада за владыку Анфима, столько архиереев приехало к нему на престольный — особенно из Иерусалима и из наших северных краёв. Интересно, как прошёл сам праздник в Александруполисе, наверное, храм был полон. Спаси Господи всех, кто потрудился.

Katerina Prifti

I had read the news and was impressed by how many bishops came, especially the one from Jerusalem, Damaskinos, and the one from Florina, Irenaios. It is good when people travel for such a celebration. I hope the services were quiet and full, as we like in the church.

Sophia Carter

It was good to see so many bishops make the trip, especially Damaskinos from Jerusalem and Irenaios from Florina. The vespers with all of them must have filled the cathedral. I hope the saint’s day went peacefully for Metropolitan Anthimos and everyone who helped.

Богдан Гончар

I am glad for Bishop Anthim that so many bishops have gathered, especially Irenaeus from Florina, who stood in the choir at vespers, and Damascene from Jerusalem. I wonder if they had time to sit at the table after the service, because we always do that in Odessa. God bless everyone who came.

Στέλιος Νικολαΐδης

I am glad that Irenaios from Florina officiated at Vespers, he is a local and knows Anthimos well. I was also impressed that Damascene came from Jerusalem, it's no small trip. I hope they caught some good fish after the service, like the ones we catch here in Heraklion.

Olimbia Prifti

Yes, Catherine, I too was impressed that Damaskinos came from Jerusalem - no small trip. Irenaios from Florina knows that he is an old friend of Anthii, so I am not surprised. I hope there was also a simple dinner after the service, as we usually do in Gjirokastra.

Олег Голубев

I am glad for Bishop Anfim; indeed, so many bishops have gathered, especially from Jerusalem and the north. In Alexandroupolis, probably, as always, after the service everyone was treated to a meal in the refectory; our Greeks love this. God bless him and everyone who came. Have you been to such a throne yourself?

Людмила Шевченко

I'm glad you liked it, Bohdan. Irenaeus stood really well in the choir, and Damascene from Jerusalem is already a special honor. We also all sat down at the table after vespers, we had borscht and cabbage rolls, so Odessa is not the same 😊 God bless you.

Ірина Шевченко

I am glad to see that Odessa also celebrated with heart. We had a table set in the church yard after the All-Supper, the women brought pies with cabbage and uzvar, and Iriney also briefly congratulated Antim. And tell me, did the Damascene from Jerusalem also speak at your place or was he only on duty?

Eleni Prifti

Yes, Catherine, I was also impressed by how many bishops gathered there - especially Damaskinos from Jerusalem who made such a long journey. I know Anthius a little from a visit to his church a few years ago; I hope that after the expert there was some quiet conversation with them, not just dinner. Have you heard any other details about the ministry?

Gjergj Dhima

Yes, Catherine, I was also impressed by how many bishops gathered, especially Damaskinos from Jerusalem who left his work there. I know Irenaios a little from a visit to Florina a few years ago; he is calm and punctual in his ministry. I hope that after the expert there was some simple coffee in the church yard, as we do in Tirana.

Евгения Фёдорова

No, I wasn’t this time - my health didn’t allow me to travel far. But I heard that after Vespers, everyone was actually invited to the refectory, and the tables were crowded, as always with the Greeks. How did you find out about the bishop from Jerusalem? Do you follow the news of the Patriarchate?