The feast of Agia Paraskevi in I.M. Aetolia and Akarnaniatranslated

The holy memory of Saint Osioparthenomartyr Paraskevi was honored with splendor throughout the Holy Metropolis of Aetolia and Acarnania, in the Parish Churches, the Holy Monasteries and the many Holy Chapels dedicated to her memory. The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania, Mr. Damaskinos, on the eve of the feast, Saturday July 25, 2026, officiated and preached the divine word at the Great Vespers service, at the celebrating Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi in ​​Panaitoli. He particularly praised the new Head of the Holy Church, Fr. Nikolaos Makripoulias, because in a short period of time he carried out extensive renovation works in the Holy Church.

Immediately afterwards, the procession of the Holy Icon of Agia Paraskevi followed through the streets of the Parish with the participation of sections of the cultural clubs of the area. Among the crowd of believers who participated in the Vespers service and the Holy Litany were Deputy Mayors of the Municipality of Agrinio and other representatives of local authorities.

On the morning of Sunday, July 26, 2026, the Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania, Mr. Damaskinos, officiated at the Orthros service and presided over the Divine Liturgy at...