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The new ambulance of the Kymi Hospital was consecrated by the Metropolitan of Karystiatranslated

September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

At Kymi Hospital "G. PAPANIKOLAOU" on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Reverend Metropolitan of Karystia and Skyros Mr. Seraphim went, where he performed the Consecration service in the new, fully equipped ambulance of the Hospital, which was acquired thanks to the significant donation of Mrs. Stavroula Geramani. The donation aims to strengthen the operational capacity of the Kymi Hospital and to provide the best possible first aid and health care to the residents of Kymi and the wider area.

His Eminence Metropolitan Mr. Seraphim was flanked by the Archdiocese of the Holy Metropolis, His Eminence Archimandrite Mr. Nikodimos Pogkas, the General Hierarchal Commissioner, Protopresbyter Mr. Eleftherios Stampelos, the Elder Mr. Ilias Papafaklis, vicar of the Clock Parish of Kymi, as well as the Chanter and Reader of the Holy Metropolis, Mr. Anastasios Retsas.

During his speech, His Eminence expressed his paternal support and blessing to the Kymi Hospital, underlining the important work it performs every day for the care and service of patients not only in the city of Kymi, but also in the wider region.

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Margaret Adams

That's a real blessing for the area — that new ambulance looks fully equipped and should make a big difference getting folks from Kymi and the surrounding villages to care faster. Huge thanks to Mrs. Stavroula Geramani for her donation, and to Metropolitan Seraphim and the clergy who came out for the blessing. Father Elias from Oropos must have been especially glad to be there.

Irene Brown

That's good news for the folks out in Kymi. As a nurse I know how much a properly equipped ambulance can matter when every minute counts getting someone to the hospital. Nice that Mrs. Stavroula Geramani stepped up with the donation, and that the Metropolitan came to bless it in person.

Katherine Morris

That's true, Irene—every second counts in emergencies, especially out in more rural spots like Kymi. As a nurse myself I’ve seen how a solid ambulance setup can make all the difference. Nice of the Metropolitan to come bless it in person; the donor sounds like a real blessing to the community.

That new ambulance is going to save time on those winding roads around Kymi, especially when someone’s having chest pain or a bad fall. I’m a nurse myself, so I know how much the right equipment in the back matters. Did you see any photos of the inside setup?