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Pastoral activities of the Metropolitan Epiphanios of Mantineia and Kynouriatranslated

July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Mantineia and Kynouria Mr. Epiphanios went to the mountain village of Agios Ioannis Kynourias, where he performed an autopsy at the Holy Church of Timiou Prodromos. His Eminence was accompanied by the Mayor of North Kynouria, Mr. Georgios Kambylis, the Head of the Ephorate of Antiquities, Ms. Marina Papadimitriou, the vicar of the parish, Fr. Georgios Arfanis, as well as the members of the Ecclesiastical Council of the Holy Temple. On Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July, His Holiness made a pastoral tour of South Kynouria, examining issues concerning church life and the operation of the parishes in the region.

On the afternoon of Thursday, July 16, he officiated at the solemn Vespers at the Holy Church of Agia Marinis Xiropigados, flanked by the Patriarch of the Holy Metropolis, Panosiol. Chief Stefano Cappe, as well as from local clergy. During the service he preached the divine word to the congregation.

On the day of the feast of Saint Martyr Marini, Friday July 17, His Eminence officiated at the Orthros and presided over the Solemn Divine Liturgy at the celebratory Church of Saint Marini...

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Христо ВасилевΧαίρομαι που ο Σεβασμιώτατος Επιφάνιος και στο Άγιο Ιωννη Κυνουρίας να δει πότο το Άγιο Ιωνη το Προδρομος. Καλο είναι που ελληνικά και ο δήμαρχος Καμπύλης και η archæologos. I hope that the work will progress, because such places need care.

Ion PopescuI am glad that the Bishop went up to Agios Ioannis Kynourias to see with his own eyes the condition of the church of St. John the Baptist. It's good that the mayor Kampylis and the archaeologist lady were there too, things move faster that way. I hope the work starts sometime, that place deserves care.

Богдана МитеваI agree with you Christo. Good that you also went to Agios Yani, the temple there really needs some care, especially the roof. I wonder if the archaeologist has suggested anything specific about the restoration.

Мариана ПетковаIt is good that Bishop Epiphanius personally went to Agios Iannis and saw the church of St. John the Forerunner. It is good that both the mayor Kambilis and the archaeologist Marina Papadimitriou were there - that way it will be easier to move something with the roof and the restoration. I wonder if they also talked about southern Kynuria after that, because the parishes there also need attention.

Виолета ПоповаYes Mariana, a personal visit to Agios Ioannis will definitely speed things up with the roof. I, on the other hand, am glad that he also went to the southern part - there in some villages there are few people and the priests have a hard time. What do you think, will they do something concrete for the church of St. Marina after the holiday?

Атанас НиколовYes, Violeta, a personal visit to Agios Ioannis will really help with the roof repair - I've seen the pictures, the tiles are quite worn. For St. Marina, I think that after the holiday they will start cleaning the yard and maybe painting the fence, as happened last year in the neighboring village. Did you hear anything specific from the people there?

Тодор КириловДа, Атанас, керемидите наистина изглеждат зле, особено от северната страна. След празника в Ксуропигада чух, че ще сменят и няколко греди на покрива, не само да чистят двора. Ти ще ходиш ли на риба там тези дни?