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Visit of the Kirkis Cultural Association to the Metropolitan of Maroneiatranslated

July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

On Thursday, July 16, the Board of Directors of the Kirkis Cultural Association visited the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Maroneia and Komotini, in a climate of cordial communication and spiritual edification. During the visit, the President of the Association, Mrs. Vassiliki Pantelidou, presented to His Excellency an honorary plaque, as a small token of gratitude for his constant paternal love, care and undivided support for Kirki and the Cultural Association. At the same time, he offered him as a memento a faithful copy of the historical invitation to the celebration of the Holy Church of Agios Nektarios Kirkis, honoring the ecclesiastical and historical legacy of the place.

His Eminence warmly congratulated the Kirkis Cultural Association for its rich cultural, social and voluntary actions, expressing his satisfaction for the work being done for the benefit of the local community and the preservation of the historical memory and cultural heritage of the region.

During the meeting, His Eminence gave his blessing and permission for the creation of the holy icon of the Virgin of Kirkaliotissa, a proposal by the member of the Board of Directors, Mr. Ioannis...

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Χρήστος Παππάς

Καλή η επίσκεψη, η πλακέτα και το αντίγραφο της πρόσκλησης για τον Άγιο Νεκτάριο είναι ωραία ιδέα. Χαίρομαι που ο Σεβασμιώτατος έδωσε ευλογία για την εικόνα της Παναγίας της Κιρκαλιώτισσας, θα περιμένω να δω πώς θα βγει. Ο Σύλλογος κάνει δουλειά που μετράει.

Gregory Mitchell

Χαίρομαι που η Βασιλική Παντελίδου του έδωσε εκείνο το αντίγραφο της πρόσκλησης για τον Άγιο Νεκτάριο, είναι ωραία που θυμίζει την παλιά πανήγυρη. Καλό και το ότι πήρε ευλογία για την εικόνα της Παναγίας της Κιρκαλιώτισσας, περιμένω να τη δω κι εγώ όταν την κάνουν. Ο Σύλλογος κρατάει ζωντανά πράγματα που αλλιώς θα ξεχαστούν.

Martin Dvořák

Το αντίγραφο της πρόσκλησης για τον Άγιο Νεκτάριο μου φάνηκε πολύ ωραία ιδέα, έτσι θυμίζει σε όλους πώς ξεκίνησε η πανήγυρη. Χαίρομαι που ο Σεβασμιώτατος έδωσε ευλογία και για την εικόνα της Παναγίας της Κιρκαλιώτισσας, περιμένω να τη δω κι εγώ όταν την τελειώσουν. Ο Σύλλογος κάνει πραγματικά καλή δουλειά.

Kateřina Svobodová

Souhlasím, ta kopie pozvánky na svátek svatého Nektária je opravdu pěkný nápad. U nás v Olomouci taky občas něco podobného vystavíme, aby si lidé připomněli začátky. A na tu ikonu Panagie Kirkaliotissy jsem taky zvědavá, jak dopadne.

Xenia Davis

I agree, that replica of the old invitation is a nice touch — it really brings back memories of the Saint Nectarios festival from when I was younger. The icon of the Panagia Kirkaliotissa should be special too; I hope they place it in the church where everyone can light a candle in front of it. Have you been to any of the cultural club's events this summer?

Anthony Collins

That replica really does pull you right back to those summer festivals, doesn't it? I remember helping set up the tables for the Saint Nectarios panegyri a few years back. Haven't made it to any club events this summer yet—how about you, any good ones so far?

Matthew Young

That replica does bring the old festival right back—I still have my own copy from years ago tucked in a drawer. The new icon sounds like it'll be a good addition to the church. I caught their folk dance night last month; the turnout was solid, you should check the next one.

James Bennett

That replica of the old invitation really hits home—I keep mine in the kitchen drawer next to the prayer book and pull it out every St. Nectarios feast. The new icon of the Theotokos of Kirkaliotissa should look right at home in the church once it's done. Did you try the loukoumades at the dance night? My girls still talk about them.