"Village Restoration": Religious and cultural events in Stagiates, Peliontranslated

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Holy Church of Agios Athanasios Stagiatos is organizing for the first time the "Antamoma in the Village", a special event that combines the ecclesiastical tradition with the cultural heritage of the place. Events will begin at 7:30 am. with the Orthros and the High Priestly Divine Liturgy, during which the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Dimitrias and Almyros Mr. Ignatios will officiate and speak. During the Divine Liturgy, Artoklasia will be performed, while the faithful will have the opportunity to venerate the Holy Relic of Saint Seraphim, Bishop of Phanar.

At 10:30 a.m., in the village square, the celebratory event will follow with a short speech by Archbishop Charilaos Papageorgiou on the topic: "Saint Seraphim of Phanarios and the Stayatates of Pelion".

Afterwards, a program of traditional dances will be presented with the participation of the Dance Ensemble of our Local Church "DIMITRIAS", the Adult Dance Department of the "Grigorios Konstantas" Scenic Cultural Association of Mileon Pelion and the Thracian Association of the Prefecture of Magnesia.

The event will conclude with the greeting of His Eminence Metropolitan Mr. Ignatios, while it will be offered...