Multi-priestly Collaborator in N. Ionia, superior of the Archbishop of America Mr. Elpidophorostranslated

On the occasion of the completion of 100 years since the foundation of the Holy Church of Agios Stefanos in Nea Ionia, on Sunday July 12, 2026, a Solemn Multi-priestly Divine Liturgy was held, presided over by the Reverend Archbishop of America Mr. Elpidophoros and co-celebrants by the Reverend Metropolitans of Kalavryta and Aegialia Mr. Ieronymos and Nea Ionia Mr. Gabriel. The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aeons, Mr. Makarios, was present praying inside the Holy Step.

The Divine Liturgy was attended by the Vice Prime Minister Mr. Kostis Hatzidakis, the pr. Prime Minister Mr. Antonis Samaras, Minister of Labor and Social Security Ms. Niki Kerameos, Minister of Health Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, Government Spokesperson Mr. Pavlos Marinakis, Members of Parliament Ms. Milena Apostolaki and Ms. Athina Linou, the pr. Regional Governor of Attica Mr. Georgios Patoulis, Deputy Regional Governor of the Northern Sector Ms. Margarita Varsou, as representative of the Regional Governor of Attica, representatives of the Regional Council, the Mayor of Nea Ionia Mr. Panagiotis Manouris, the Mayor of Heraklion Attica Mr. Nikolaos Bambalos, Members of the Municipal Councils of the three Municipalities of the metropolitan region, presidents and representatives…