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Warm welcome of the Patriarch of Alexandria in Nea Kios Argolistranslated

September 6, 2026 · 1 min read

In Nea Kios Argolida, the Asia Minor town founded by refugees from Asia Minor, the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa arrived on the morning of Sunday, September 6, 2026. Theodore II. His Beatitude's visit took place at the invitation of the Greek Ambassador to Egypt, Mr. Nikolaos Papageorgiou, who was born in Nea Kios. For the local Church and the people of Argolis, the presence of the Patriarch was a special honor and an important ecclesiastical event.

On Sunday morning, the Blessed Pope and Patriarch of the great city of Alexandria, Libya, Pentapolis, Ethiopia, all the land of Egypt and all Africa, Father of Fathers, Shepherd of Shepherds, High Priest of High Priests, third and tenth of the Apostles and Judge of the Ecumenical etc. Theodoros, accompanied by the Metropolitan of Guinea, Mr. Georgios, His Eminence and Exarch of Parathalassia Africa, Representative of the A.Th.M. in Athens and Director of the Office of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, collaborated with the Metropolitan of Argolis Mr. Nektarios at the Holy Church of Agia Irini Nea Kios.

After the end of the Divine Liturgy, the Patriarch of Alexandria held a Holy Memorial for the repose of the...

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Евгения Фёдорова

It’s interesting that Ambassador Nikolai Papageorgiou himself comes from New Kio - that’s why he called the Patriarch. And the service with Metropolitan Nektarios in the Church of St. Irene must have turned out to be very emotional. It’s a pity that the text ends at the commemoration; I would like to know who exactly was commemorated.

Леся Шевченко

It is interesting that Ambassador Mykola Papageorhiu himself is from Nova Kio, which is why he invited the Patriarch. The service together with Metropolitan Nektarios in the church of St. Irina must have really gathered a lot of people. It's a pity that the article ended at the memorial service, I wonder who exactly they were praying for.

Дмитрий Морозов

It’s interesting that Ambassador Nikolai Papageorgiou himself is from New Kio - that’s why he called the Patriarch. The service in the Church of St. Irene with Metropolitan Nektarios probably brought together a full church of locals. It’s a pity that the text ends at the prayer service; I would like to know for whose repose they served.