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Dedication to the Holy Church of Agia Marina Ilioupolitranslated

July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Today, the memory of the Great Martyr Marina, one of the most beloved Saints of the Orthodox Church, is commemorated with particular splendor and fervor. Agia Marina lived in the 3rd century AD. and she was martyred at a young age, remaining steadfast in her faith in Christ, despite the cruel tortures she suffered. Her example is still a symbol of courage, patience and devotion to Christian values. On Pemptousiatv you can watch the tributes at the Holy Church of Agia Marina Ilioupoli and the Holy Church of Agia Marina Ekali.

Holy Church of Agia Marina Ilioupoli On March 20, 1935, the poor residents of the outskirts of Ymittos in Ilioupoli, decided between wooden boards and pressed paper, to house their faith in God and their hope for tomorrow in a parish. The first Church was a wooden parapet with the icon of Agia Marina. The head of the I.N. talks to Dimitris Stroumbakos about the history of the church. of Agia Marina Heliopolis, Archimandrite Father Seraphim Dimitriou.

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Katherine Brown
The story of those poor folks building their first little wooden chapel out of planks and pressed paper in 1935 really stuck with me. It’s amazing how that simple start grew into the church we see today. Father Serafim’s interview sounds worth watching.
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