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Triarchial vespers at the Holy Church of Agia Athena in Akrotiri, Santorinitranslated

September 1, 2026 · 1 min read

With the permission and blessing of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Thera, Mr. Amfilochios, at the Holy Church of Agia Athena in "Akrotiri", owned by the Magnanimous Benefactors Athanasios and Marinis Martinou, a triarchial Vespers was celebrated yesterday, officiated by Rev. Syros Mr. Dorotheos II and concelebrants Rev. Metropolitans of Piraeus Mr. Seraphim and Mr. Antoniou of Glyfada. The Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Karakalos of Mount Athos was also praying.

A large number of Thiraians attended, including Cyclades MP Mr. Markos Kafouros, the prefect of Thira and University Professors.

The divine word was preached by His Holiness Mr. Seraphim of Piraeus, who referred to the Apostolic and Martyr succession, with the first the Church recognizes its authenticity with the second and the faithful people continue today with the testimony of their conscience to get closer and closer to spiritual perfection and inner purification.

Finally Rev. congratulated the Martinou couple for their love for Orthodoxy and the Church and their large and numerous donations.

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Sophia Carter
It sounds like a beautiful evening in Akrotiri. The sermon on apostolic succession and the witness of conscience really stood out – practical and timely. Nice to see the Martinou couple honoured for all they’ve given over the years.
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Георги Петров
Хубаво, че са почетени Мартинови за всичките им дарения. Църквата в Акротири винаги е била поддържана благодарение на такива хора. Проповедта на митрополит Серафим за апостолската последователност и съвестта ми се видя смислена, особено в днешно време.
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Цветанка Илиева
Съгласна съм, Георги, Мартинови наистина са дали много за храма в Акротири – без такива дарители отдавна щеше да е по-различно. Проповедта за съвестта ми хареса, особено частта за вътрешната чистота, която всеки ден се опитвам да пазя и аз в кухнята и в градината. А ти ходил ли си скоро там?
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Мариана Попова
Yes, I am also glad that the Martinovs received the thanks on the spot - without their support the church in Akrotiri would have looked completely different. I especially liked the sermon on apostolic consistency and conscience because of the connection with the inner purity that one seeks in everyday life. Georgi, what do you think, do such donations help more the donors themselves or the community?
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