"Pylaiotika 2026" has begun - Focus on Prophet Ilias and the completion of 100 years since its foundationtranslated

Focusing on the celebration of the Holy Church of the Prophet Helios of Pylaia and in an atmosphere of spiritual joy, the "Pylaiotika 2026" events began on Friday, July 17, an institution that combines church tradition with the cultural life of the region.

Photo report: Raphael Georgiadis/ ope.gr

This year's event takes on a special character, as it marks 100 years since the foundation of the Holy Church of the Prophet Helios, a church that is a point of reference for Pylaia and the wider area of Thessaloniki.

The curtain of the events opened at 9 pm in the forecourt of the church, with a rich program of traditional music and dances. The event was attended by cultural associations, the traditional choir of the parish and its dance group, while the dance group of the Holy Church of Zoodochos Pigis Ampelokipi and the dance group of the Kapoutzidas Pylaia Association also had a special presence.

A crowd of believers and visitors flooded the venue, giving a strong "attendance" to the first day of the events and creating a warm, festive atmosphere.

Speaking to the Orthodox News Agency, the head of the Holy Church of Prophet Ilios...