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Camp Period for Primary School Girls I.M. Aetolia and Acarnaniatranslated

July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

The third camp period at the Camps of the Holy Metropolis of Aetolia and Akarnania, in the coastal area of Riza Nafpaktia, which hosted 103 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls from July 6 to 13, 2026, was successfully completed. On Thursday, July 9, the campers welcomed with great joy the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania, Mr. Damascenes, who attended the celebration for the Fatherland Day, which was dedicated to the heroic Exodus of Messolonghi, on the occasion of the completion of two hundred years.

His Eminence referred to the general name of the camp period which was "Free Besieged" and on the occasion of the names of the groups (Strong, Loyal, Philothees, Philopatrides, Hyperaspistres, United, Promoha and Photobearers) which referred to the virtues of the heroes of the Exodus, he spoke about the ideals and values of the sacrifice of the Exodus ancestors us.

The camp program was run by primary and secondary education teachers, university graduates, students and graduates, all volunteers in the work of our local Church. With their training and experience, all staff (headquarters,…

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Sophia WalkerSounds like the girls had a wonderful week by the sea. The "Free Besieged" theme and those group names tied to the heroes of the Exodus of Missolonghi really brought the 200-year anniversary to life for them. Nice to see so many local teachers and graduates volunteering their time.
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