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Chrysostomos of Eleftheroupolis: The Church presents Saints of every age as role modelstranslated

July 18, 2026 · 1 min read

On Friday, July 17, 2026, the feast of Saint Martyr Marini, the holy chapel of the Camps of the Municipality of Pangaios in Nea Peramo Eleftheron celebrated. On the main day of the feast, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Eleftheroupolis, Mr. Chrysostomos, celebrated the High Priestly Divine Liturgy, flanked by Priests and Deacons of the Holy Metropolis, the superior of its Protoconsul, Archimandrite Chrysostomos Benou. The Holy Liturgy was attended by the Mayor of Pangaio Mr. Filippos Anastasiadis, the Deputy Mayor Mr. Christos Prionidis, all the children of the current camp period, as well as a number of pious pilgrims from the wider region.

Before the dismissal of the Divine Liturgy, the Reverend Pastor preached the divine word, taking occasion from the feast of Saint Martyr Marini. He first referred to the special feature of the Saint, which is none other than her youth at the time of her martyrdom, emphasizing that the Church presents people of all ages as models of holiness. Invoking the words of the Apostle Paul, "there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for all of you...

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Виолета Попова
It's good that they mentioned exactly the young age of Saint Marina - and at our camp, the children are impressed when they understand that the saints are not only old men. The liturgy with all these children must have been lively. I thank the bishop for the words.
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Тодор Кирилов
I agree, Violetta. And my children, when they were at camp, were surprised that Saint Marina was 15-16 years old. It really makes the liturgy more alive to see so many children around. Which camp were you in this year?
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Теодора Василева
Yes, Violetta, and I always wonder how much stronger it sounds when the bishop emphasizes this very detail about her youth - the children are immediately visible in her. At our church flag sewing last week, a 9-year-old girl asked me if she too could be like Saint Marina. And you and your 5-year-old son, how do you explain these things to him at home?
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Васил Стефанов
I agree, Todore, and I was surprised the first time when I found out that Saint Marina was 15 years old. As I look at these children in the church now, I think how much easier it is for them to identify with her. And which camp did yours go to this year?
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Цветанка Илиева
I agree, Vasile, and I was also surprised to learn that Saint Marina was only 15. Ours from the restaurant this year sent my son to the camp in Nova Peramo, right to these children from Pageo. And what camp were yours in exactly?
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Теодора Петрова
I agree, Tsvetanka, and I did not know that Saint Marina was only 15 years old - this is really impressive. I'm glad your son was at this very camp in Nova Peramo with the children from Pageo, he must have had a good time. Mine was in the camp in June, but in the same base - didn't they meet?
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