The Metropolitan of Ilio at the swearing-in of newly recruited Hoplites 2026 2nd ESSO in Avlonastranslated

On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Ilio, Acharna and Petropolis, Mr. Athenagoras, upon invitation, attended the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 2nd ESSO Recruits, which took place at the Armored Training Center (KETTH) Avlona.

The Director of GES/DIT (Director of the Armored Cavalry Division) Brigadier General Tsevdos Ilias was present as an honored person. After the swearing in, the new recruits were properly addressed by the Commander of the Armored Training Center, Brigadier General Konstantinos Kossioris and the aforementioned Director.

The ceremony was honored with the presence of military and civil authorities, as well as relatives and friends of the sworn soldiers, who participated with particular emotion in this important moment of their military career.

This was followed by the customary parade of the new recruits, who performed the prescribed honors in front of the officers and their families.

Afterwards, a reception was held, during which His Eminence the Metropolitan had the opportunity to exchange wishes with the administration of the Center, officers of the Armed Forces and relatives of the recruits, wishing the young...