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Important Projects of the Ministry of Culture Presented to the Holy Metropolis of Kastoriatranslated

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

On Monday, August 3, 2026, the Minister of Culture, Ms. Lina Mendoni, will visit Kastoria to attend two significant ceremonies for the handover of projects completed by the Ministry of Culture through the Kastoria Archaeological Service to the Holy Metropolis of Kastoria. Specifically, the unveiling of the restored 13th-century wooden icon of St. George will take place at the Holy Church of St. George in Omorfo Kliasia, followed by the church door-opening ceremony for the Historical Byzantine Holy Church of the Taxiarchoi of the Metropolis, in which rest the relics of Paul Melas and his wife Natalia Melas.

Program Monday, August 3, 2026

18:30 – Unveiling of the restored wooden icon of St. George at the Holy Church of St. George in Omorfo Kliasia.

20:00 – Church door-opening ceremony for the Holy Church of the Taxiarchoi of the Metropolis.

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Валентина Соловьёва

It’s good that the 13th century icon of St. George has finally been put in order. I wonder what it looks like after restoration. And I know about the Taxiarch Church, Pavel Melas and his wife are buried there, I always respected this place.

Симона Илиевска

It's good that they fixed the icon of St. George from the 13th century, it will certainly look nice in Omorphoklisia. I am especially happy for the church of Taxiarchi, where Paul and Natalia Melas lie, I have always felt respect when I pass by it. I will try to go at 20:00 if my schedule with the child allows.

Κατερίνα Γεωργίου

I am glad that the wood-carved icon of Saint George from the 13th century has been preserved, I will go to see it up close in the Beautiful Church. The same for the church of Taxiarches, which reopens after the works – I always stood with respect in front of the grave of Pavlos and Natalia Melas. I will try to catch both hours.

Θεόδωρος Καραγιάννης

Well done Katerina for going to Ormorfoklisia, the picture is really impressive up close. I will only make it to Taxiarches in the evening, because on Monday I have an itinerary until late. You will also greet the Melades from me when you pass the tomb.

Χρήστος Μακρής

I will greet them Theodore, don't worry. The picture is really impressive, especially the wood after the conservation. When exactly does the itinerary end, do you have time for coffee after the Taxiarches?

Γιώργος Λαμπρόπουλος

I will greet them too, Christos, good that you will be there. The picture after the maintenance actually shows another thing, the wood became like new. The route ends around 19:15, so maybe I'll have time for coffee after the Brigadier Generals, let me know where you'll be sitting.

Ευάγγελος Αναγνώστου

I will greet them too, Christos. The wood really became alive after the maintenance, it reminds me of old pictures we used to see in church as children. If you finish earlier than the itinerary, tell us to wait for you for coffee after Taxiarches, in case we find a table near the square.

Φωτεινή Παναγιωτοπούλου

I will greet them too, Christos. The treated wood looks strong and warm, like it was made yesterday. If you end the route early, ask us to reserve a seat for you near the square after Taxiarches.