The Archbishop of Crete in Kalamariatranslated

Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, was visited on Sunday, July 5, 2026 by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Crete, Mr. Eugenios, responding to the invitation of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nea Krini and Kalamaria, Mr. Ioustinos, in order to participate in the events of historical memory and respect organized in the area in honor of the Cretans in Macedonia. His Eminence officiated at the Mass of the Orthrus and was presided over by the Arch-Priest Collaborator at the Holy Cathedral of Agios Nikolaos Aretsos, co-ministers of the local Pastor, Metropolitan of Nea Krini and Kalamaria, Mr. Ioustinos and the Theophilist Bishop of Abydos, Mr. Grigorios, while he was also present praying and the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Velestino Mr. Damaskinos. Afterwards, the High Priestly Memorial was held for the repose of the souls of Cretans who had fallen asleep in Macedonia.

In his sermon to the congregation, the Archbishop of Crete expressed his deep emotion for the warm welcome accorded him by the Macedonian faithful and referred to the historical ties of Crete with Macedonia, but also to the memory of the refugee and the uprooting. "I don't feel like a stranger, I don't feel like a guest, because love...