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Ordination of an elder in the Episcopate of Thaumakos of I.M. Fthiotidostranslated

September 14, 2026 · 1 min read

In the historical area of Domokos and in the region of the once brilliant Episcopate of Thaumakos, today Sunday towards the Exaltation of the Holy and Life-giving Cross, the High Priestly Divine Liturgy in the village of Ekkara brought many joys for the village of Ekkara and for the entire region and the local Church of Fthiotidos. His Eminence Metropolitan Fthiotidos Mr. Simeon performed the ordination of the Hierodeacon and monk Fr. parishes.

Father Panteleimon is a graduate of the Standard Ecclesiastical School of Lamia "St. Vissarion the Agathonitis" and a graduate of the Apprenticeship School for Clerical Candidates of Vella, Ioannina.

The Holy Masses from the beautiful village of Ekkara of historical Domokos were broadcast live on television, radio and the internet.

The Most Reverend Mr. Simeon was flanked at the High Priestly Divine Liturgy by the Archpriest of the Holy Metropolis Archim. of the Ecumenical Throne Fr Ephraim Triantaphyllopoulos, the and...

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Ειρήνη Αντωνίου

I am glad that Father Panteleimon is returning to his village, Ekkara, to minister where he grew up. The fact that he is a graduate of both Lamia and Vella Ecclesiastical shows that he prepared well. May God keep him strong and blessed in his new ministry.

Валентина Соловьёва

It’s good that Father Panteleimon returns to his Ekkara, where he was born and raised. I remember how in our area they were also happy when a local guy after seminary came to serve in his native church. May the Lord help him in his new service.

Nikolla Nako

It is good that Father Panteleimon is returning to Ekkara, in his village, to officiate at Agios Panteleimon, who has known him since he was a child. The fact that he studied both in Lamia and Vella shows that he did not go unprepared. May God keep him strong in his ministry.