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The celebration of Agia Marina at the Naval Base of South Eviatranslated

July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

The Deputy Minister of National Defense Thanasis Davakis attended yesterday, Thursday, July 16, 2026, the Great Solemn Vespers and the procession of the Holy Icon of the Great Martyr Agia Marina at the eponymous Holy Church of the Naval Base of South Euboikos (NBNE). The solemn vespers was officiated by the Most Reverend Bishop of Almopia Mr. Stefanos.

Also present were the Chief of General Staff Vice-Admiral Dimitrios-Eleftherios Kataras PN, Brigadier General Periandros Kostoulas as the representative of the Chief of General Staff, Brigadier General (I) Panteleimon Bekiaropoulos as the representative of the Chief of General Staff, Brigadier General Konstantinos Barlas as the representative of the Chief of the Greek Armed Forces, Rear Admiral L.S. Angelos Katerelos as the representative of the Chief of the L.S.-EL.AKT., the Chief of Staff Panagiotis Baltas as the representative of the Chief of the P.S., the members of the Supreme Naval Council, as well as military and civilian personnel of the Navy.

After the end of the evening, the Deputy Minister of National Defense stated:

"It was with great pleasure that I attended the Naval Base of South Evia, where we all honored the memory of the Great Martyr Agia Marina.

Agia Marina is a timeless symbol of protection, a spiritual refuge and a source of strength for women...

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Dragan Milošević

Χαίρομαι που ο Επίσκοπος Στέφανος χοροστάτησε στον εσπερινό. Η περιφορα της ικονος της Αγιας Μαρίνα στη Ναυτική Βάσει always gives a sense of protection, especially for those who serve there. Ο Δαβάκης το είσει καλα, είναι συμβολος καλάκης.

Jovan Stojanović

I agree, Stevanos is always dignified when he serves. I just remembered how he told us about St. Marina and her courage last year at the celebration in our church, so I'm glad that he conveyed that to the soldiers at the base. And you, Dragan, have you been to a similar celebration in Greece?

Bojana Savić

Yes, Stevanos was dignified here as well. I am always glad when the army celebrates a saint in this concrete way, with an icon through the base, and not just with words. Did you hear exactly what he said in the sermon afterwards?